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TP Icap Preps African Data Package
The broker's new dataset covering the region is in response to increased client demand for data on sub-Saharan Africa, and increased investment in the region.
People Moves: BMLL, DriveWealth, Blockchain, GCTA
A look at some of the key "people moves" over the past week, including Howard Surloff (pictured, right), who joins Blockchain.
As Blockchain Evolves, Interoperability Between Vendors Could Create Challenges
During the most recent CFTC TAC meeting, members discussed interoperability issues, as well as quantum encryption concerns.
SAP to Launch Data Lake for End-User Analytics
The service is planned to be released later this year, with the software provider also looking to introduce more Sybase customers to its Hana platform.
Alt Data Providers Struggle To Stand Out
Adopting an optimal and sustainable business model, as well as staying on the cutting edge of analytics, are two hurdles still to be overcome by alternative data providers looking to keep their heads above water.
Cloud Worries Show Up in New EU Outsourcing Guidance
Financial firms must maintain a register of all outsourced critical functions under new guidelines now in effect in Europe.
AlgoDynamix Pulls Trigger on ‘Magnum’ Price Forecasting Tool
The new tool captures crowding and clustering effects that can help forecast large price movements.
People Moves: AlgoDynamix, Tourmaline , Asset Control, SIX
A look at some of the key "people moves" from the past week, including Marion Leslie (pictured) who joins SIX.
EDM Council, Solidatus Ally for DCAM RegData Readiness Assessments
The free tool, offered exclusively to EDM Council members, will help them assess the impact of new regulations on data management practices.
FCA: UK Regtech Hype Has Cooled
The UK financial regulator is seeing fewer entrants into the industry as start-ups struggle to break into the market.
Allianz Global Investors Adopts NLP Signals in Equities
The investment manager's move to tackle unstructured data is starting with sell-side analyst reports.
Startup Koyfin Readies New Data, Tools for Research Visualization Platform
The new features and data will form the basis of a premium, fee-liable version of Koyfin's investment researh platform slated for launch next year.
Refinitiv and Trulioo Discuss Deepfakes, Synthetic Identity & Crypto in the World of KYC
The pace of technological and regulatory change is fast for KYC/AML compliance, and criminals are keeping pace.
Rimes and Insightful Technology Collaborate for Surveillance
The combined offering will help financial firms meet compliance requirements for regulations like SM&CR and Reg BI.
Man Group's Numeric Leans on Python for New Research Platform
Man Group's Gary Collier discusses the hedge fund's strategy of adopting a single platform for its funds.
People Moves: SS&C, IEX, Quandl, Pico, ACA, Orbital Insight, Thasos
A look at some recent key people moves, including Carlo Di Florio (pictured), who joins ACA.
GreenKey To Release Front-End Dashboard For Analyzing Audio Data
The new tool, called the Blotter, will be a window into unstructured audio data as a form of operational alpha for the buy and sell sides.
QuantConnect Wants to Create a ‘League’ for Algo Testing
The crowd-sourced trading platform is looking to create a competitive arena for quants to test their algorithms.
Regulatory Uncertainty Hinders AI Innovation
Firms are reluctant to move ahead with AI technologies as there is little regulatory guidance on its ethical implications, exchange providers say.
LSEG Faces Culture Shock Implementing its Cloud-First Program
LSEG CIO Ann Neidenbach said London is ‘tapped out’ of cloud DevOps talent.
Finra CAT Taps CenturyLink for Private-Link Reporting
Industry members are also being asked to focus on large-volume trades for December’s deadline.
Fixnetix Beefs Up NY Presence for US Push
The vendor plans to exploit the larger footprint of parent DXC and to launch new services in the US.
Ex-Goldman Exec and Crux Founder Creates Alt Data Strategy Firm
The new company returns Pritchard to her love of working directly with alternative data.
SEC, FIF Seek End to Rule 606 Compliance Confusion
At an SEC meeting Thursday, September 12, the regulator and association attempted to clarify the correct interpretations of guidance surrounding the new rule.