Opinion
Technology is About More than Technology
Anthony explains that if you can’t solve for fundamental business challenges, your deep-learning algorithm will never ever run inside a bank or institutional asset manager.
Regulation by Enforcement: A Worrying Trend
Jo Wright says two recent cases have left industry participants worried that regulators are ruling by enforcement.
The Miseducation of Alternative Data
Wei-Shen Wong wonders whether asset managers really understand what they mean when they talk about alternative data.
Unspoken Experimentation: Quantum Computing Progresses
As the race for quantum supremacy continues, Wei-Shen thinks about how financial institutions are experimenting with quantum computing and what results it could bring.
The Jitesh Thakkar Case: A Scary Precedent
Jo says that enforcement cases against financial technology developers will have a chilling effect on the industry.
Bringing an ‘Edge’ to the South Side
Max reports on how one company’s mission to exploit the trend of Edge Computing is not only improving latency and connectivity, but also has the potential to improve low-income neighborhoods and change lives.
Bloomberg LP’s Fate Lies in Hands of Democratic Voters
With Bloomberg founder Michael Bloomberg confirming a run for president, Max ponders the possible outcomes if the data giant goes up for sale.
The Public Interest
Anthony explains why it's important to keep an eye on acquired firms long after the ink has dried on the deal.
Deepfakes Will Create Unknown Headaches for Wall Street
Anthony wonders whether capital markets firms are ready for the advent of deepfakes and how that relates to KYC issues.
New Data Needs Lead to New Data Jobs
The increasing importance of data is introducing new roles to the financial sector. Wei-Shen looks to the future.
As ESG Strategies Evolve, New Questions Are Raised
Jo says there are some basic standards that must be finalized before socially responsible investing takes off.
Alt Data’s Mid-Life Crisis
Alternative data is maturing. But with its growth spurt comes growing pains—just ask Thasos Group. And though the market is still in its adolescence, it’s starting to face some grownup challenges.
Sibos Gets a Social Conscience
Climate, Brexit and ethical AI were all on the agenda at the massive conference this year, as cloud, cybersecurity and APIs remained major topics of discussion.
APIs Move Beyond Payments to the Securities Servicing Industry
Swift’s Juliette Kennel talks about how APIs are evolving and expanding into the securities sector.
September 2019: It’s the People
Anthony reflects on the value and importance of people in technology, and remembers Waters staff and conference attendees who died on September 11, 2001.
The ‘Art’ of Using Token Tech
Max Bowie says that while tokenization and blockchain offer benefits for investing in esoteric and illiquid assets, it won’t make them safer or more profitable investments.
Passing the Sibos Torch
Wei-Shen Wong looks back at the key themes of Sibos 2018 to preview this year’s London event.
The Turning Point for Cloud Trust
Jo Wright says the Capital One data breach could make cloud adoption just that much more fraught.
August 2019: The More Things Change
Mergers can be tricky, especially when it comes to the human equation.
Regulators & Cloud Providers: A Looming Battle?
Could the public cloud providers be in the regulators’ sights? Jo says the dawn of Big Tech Regulation is drawing near.
Have You Ever Been Mistaken for a Data Vendor?
Max used to take a jab at people by asking them a question that was tinged with snark. In today’s environment, that insult has become an important question.
AI on Our Minds: Firms Struggle with How to Incorporate AI
The hype of artificial intelligence is far from fading—actually, it’s more like a building tidal wave. Wei-Shen wonders if the capital markets will catch the wave, or get smothered by the tide.
Fighting the Bad Robots: AI Raises Questions About Ethics
Artificially intelligent algorithms are not infallible—as Jo Wright explains, it’s quite the opposite.
Tapping AI for Buy-Side Growth
Asset managers wanting to thrive in today’s landscape of squeezed margins must learn how to capitalize on innovative AI tech to deliver top-line growth, according to SS&C Technologies.