Articles by Anthony Malakian
Nastel Unveils Dodd–Frank Compliance Offering
Nastel Technologies has announced it will begin selling a new solution, AutoPilot for Dodd–Frank compliance, to help banks and brokerages meet their reporting demands.
NRI Expands Presence in Thailand, Eyes Southeast Asia
Tokyo-based Nomura Research Institute (NRI) has established a subsidiary, NRI Thailand, in the Pacific Ocean kingdom, with eyes toward further growth in Southeast Asia.
Finomial Automates Fund Investment Process
New York-based Finomial is beginning to aggressively roll out its subscriptions platform, which automates the fund investment process by employing a cloud-based solution that is delivered via smartphones, Apple iPads or the desktop.
The Continued Convergence of the OMS, EMS
A new study shows that there's still a lot of disagreement about merging order and execution management systems. Functionality will be the key differentiator for the winners.
Linedata Nabs CapitalStream
Linedata has announced it will acquire software platform provider CapitalStream from HCL Technologies.
A Crowded Market: Brokers, Vendors Battle with FIX
As FIX connectivity costs have risen over the past five years, more brokers are looking to outsourced or hosted solutions to manage those costs. But vendors must prove much in order to win business in an increasingly commoditized space.
Some Sell Side for the Buy Side
Anthony previews the inaugural SST Awards, and reviews the top buy-side stories from this week.
Equinix Deploys ScienceLogic's IT Infrastructure Management Solution
Connectivity and data center company Equinix announced that it has fully deployed ScienceLogic's IT infrastructure management platform.
Northern Trust Adds Risk, Performance Info to Data Direct Platform
Northern Trust announced that it is adding additional risk and performance data that will allow institutional and wealth management clients to make more informed comparisons through its Data Direct offering.
Who is a Pure-Cloud Strategy Appropriate For?
Anthony wonders if over the next decade even larger buy-side firms won't employ an all-cloud IT strategy.
Anthony Malakian: FIXating on Cost
As the broker community continues to struggle with the rising costs of managing FIX connections, third-party providers are trying to penetrate that market. Anthony says the buy side will have a significant say in the outcome of this conversation.
No Easy FIX: Brokers Eye Outsourcing FIX Connections
FIX costs have long been a thorn in the side of more than a few brokers. While many still insist on managing their FIX connectivity internally, others have chosen to outsource this service to third-party providers. The question remains: Is the benefit…
Citi Rolls Out Upgrades to Processing, Risk Management Solution
Citi has launched Network 3.0, which features better risk management capabilities for institutional investors, asset managers and alternative asset investors.
With White, Better the Outsider?
In her new role as chair of the SEC, Mary Jo White must demonstrate that she's more than a prosecutor, but someone who can also bring stability to the market.
Former US Attorney to Head SEC
President Barack Obama will name Mary Jo White to take the place of Mary Schapiro as the chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Misys' Truche: Traders Need Direct Access to Risk Information
Misys' Thierry Truche joins WatersTechnology to discuss Misys' recent MGR release.
LiquidPoint Adds Reilly as SVP
ConvergEx Group announced that Craig Reilly will join the firm's LiquidPoint unit as its senior vice president of options sales.
BNP Paribas, Multifonds Examine AIFMD-Related Challenges
In a new case study to be released this week, BNP Paribas discusses how it is preparing itself and its clients for AIFMD compliance.
Electra Unveils New Fee Billing Solution
Electra Information Systems has launched a new fee calculation and revenue management system, dubbed Quantum, to help firms in the billing settlement arena. Doug Fritz, product manager at Electra, will head the initiative.
The Case for a Data Czar
As firms struggle to manage their data needs, maybe it's time to consider adding another C-level executive to the Board of Directors: A Data CIO.
Capco Opens Delivery Center in Florida
Capco announced that it has opened a delivery center in Orlando, Florida.
Chaikin Analytics Unveils iPad Workstation
Analytics technology provider Chaikin Analytics has launched a new Apple iPad app that provides actionable feedback to the buy side. The ability to enter and route trades from the device will be available within a month.
MIK, ParkRiver Team on New Regulatory Requirements
MIK Fund Solutions and ParkRiver Fund Solutions are partnering to deliver a solution that will address new regulatory requirements for Forms CPO-PQR and CTA-PR. This product will be delivered alongside their already launched Form PF solution.
How to Tackle Risk in 2013
Anthony wants to hear about the new ways that firms are measuring risk to manage their trading books, and gives a look back at some of the articles you may have missed over the break.