Outsourcing and offshoring
Waters Wrap: Operational efficiency and managed services—a stronger connection
As cloud, AI, open-source, APIs and other technologies evolve, Anthony says the choice to buy or build is rapidly evolving for chief operating officers, too.
People Moves: State Street, Northern Trust, JonesTrading, LiquidityBook & More
A look at some of the key “people moves” from this week, including Vincent Georgel-O’Reilly (pictured), who's been appointed Emea head of alternatives at State Street.
Funds urged to scrutinize outsourcing models to reduce data leakage
Asset managers can choose from a range of trade-outsourcing models, but some traders say certain providers’ data-sharing techniques carry greater risk of information leakage.
This Week: SGX/Trumid/Hillhouse, Northern Trust/IHS Markit, LME, Six, and more
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
People Moves: LSEG, IHS Markit, BNP Paribas, Facteus, Tourmaline, RIMES, ISITC, IQ-EQ
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Julia Hoggett (pictured) who has been appointed CEO at London Stock Exchange.
State Street’s Milek on the Front-Office Data Challenge
Marko Milek says the trend of outsourcing data management is becoming more mainstream.
S4 Launches Market Data Recruitment Unit
S4 executives say their years of experience can help them identify and recruit the people and skillsets that firms may not initially realize they need.
EU Proposal Takes Aim at Major Cloud Providers
Jo writes that the EU’s new digital package could find large cloud providers operating in the bloc subject to potentially invasive oversight, as the EU strives for “data sovereignty”.
Northern Trust to Add Options and Derivatives Outsourced Trading Capabilities
The custodian bank will receive and transmit European listed options and derivatives orders from buy-side clients.
Wavelength Podcast Ep. 202: Northern Trust’s Pete Cherecwich, Part 2
Pete Cherecwich, president of asset servicing at Northern Trust, is back on the podcast to discuss outsourced trading.
This Week: MEMX, Sifma, Bloomberg, State Street, Digiterre, Infosys
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
SmartStream's Haytham Kaddoura on Lockdown, AI and Managed Services
SmartStream's CEO chats to Victor Anderson about Covid-19, infusing AI technology across the firm's product range, and the need for faster and more accurate liquidity management tools.
State Street Incorporates Charles River into Outsourced Trading Service
State Street will also integrate BestX equity TCA into its outsourced trading desk.
Google Cloud Platform Bends to Regulation at SLA Level
The company has taken a tailored approach to outsourcing contracts as increased scrutiny demands portability and audit rights from cloud service providers.
Northern Trust Launches North American Outsourced Trading Desk
Northern Trust is doubling down on outsourced trading as asset managers face more margin pressures.
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.
HFT Firm Potamus Looks to Outsourced Trading, New Asset Classes
Potamus has seen its US equities platform grow in the past year.
Outsourcing Takes to the Front Office
Fee compression and regulations have forced some asset managers to rethink what is core to their business, including the trading desk. Enter the outsourced trading desk.
INTL FCStone Mulls Outsourced Trading Offering
The company also launched its new prime brokerage division aimed at small to mid-sized funds.
Managed Services Special Report
Special report focuses on the business benefits of contracting specialist providers to manage mission-critical services.
Multiples Of Utility
With confidence in outsourcing growing, Nicholas Hamilton asks whether multi-vendor utilities are the best way for third-party service providers to continue offering greater value to their clients