Inside Reference Data/News
Panel: Regulatory Overhaul Pushing Firms to Tackle Data Challenges
Speakers at the SunGard New York City Day agreed the faster-moving regulatory agenda will push firms to tackle data challenges accordingly
EDM Council Working Group to Create Data Quality Framework
EDM Council Working Group to Create Framework for Measuring Data Quality
Users Accelerate Focus on Data Centralization as Part of Cost Optimization Programs
Firms are increasingly prioritizing projects aimed at centralizing data as part of a broader focus on cost optimization
SmartStream to Link Utility to Other Products by Changing Ref Data Model
Software vendor SmartStream is changing its data model in certain products to ensure it is the same as the one in its reference data utility offering.
Panelists Question Practicalities of Government-Run Ref Data Utility
Industry participants continue to question to what an extent the industry-wide database could be a viable option going forward
BNY Mellon to Launch Unified Platform for Client Data Management
BNY Mellon plans to launch a new version of its client data utility by 2011
DTCC Acquisition of Avox to Result in Platform of Combined Ref Data Sets
DTCC and Avox plan to combine data sets to create a new reference data platform
Industry Associations Team Up for Cesr Talks
Industry groups join forces to overcome data challenges and approach Cesr
Firms Pushing to Enhance Data Systems, Panelists Urge for Greater Action
Firms must take control of their data challenges to avoid further regulatory action
EDM Vendors Under Pressure to Meet Tight ROI Targets
Firms are increasingly focusing on projects that generate quick wins, putting pressure on vendors to deliver benefits in months rather than years.
Panel: Firms Face Increased Complexity When Measuring Data Quality
Firms have seen a need to implement more complex rules to validate the accuracy of reference data in the wake of the financial crisis
RBC Capital Rolls Out Counterparty Data Program
RBC Capital Markets is working on a counterparty data program to centralize and standardize data and processes
D'Angelo to Head Ref Data at JP Morgan Worldwide Securities Services
New York-based Ludwig D'Angelo has been made manager of the reference data utility at JP Morgan Worldwide Securities Services
EDM Vendors: Pressure to Meet Tight ROI Targets
Firms are increasingly focusing on projects that generate quick wins, putting pressure on vendors to deliver benefits in months rather than years
DTCC Acquisition of Avox to Result in ‘Wider Range of Ref Data’
DTCC has acquired Avox in a move set to result in a broad reference data platform
Church: Issuers Lacked Vital Knowledge around Corporate Actions Challenges
At Sifma 2010, Swift's Chris Church explained how in the past issuers were not aware of the challenges of corporate actions downstream in the lifecycle
