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Under pressure to rein in data spend at a time when prices and data usage are increasing, data managers are using a combination of established tactics and new tools to battle rising costs.
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From GenAI oversight to DORA and the CAT to off-channel communication, the last 12 months set the stage for larger regulatory conversations in 2025.
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DORA flood pitches banks against vendors
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IPC’s C-suite shuffle signals bigger changes for trader voice tech
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Here are the winners of the 27 categories in the 2024 American Financial Technology Awards. This year's multi-category winners are JP Morgan Asset and Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley, TCW Group and Northern Trust.
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Expanded oversight for tech or a rollback? 2025 set to be big for regulators
From GenAI oversight to DORA and the CAT to off-channel communication, the last 12 months set the stage for larger regulatory conversations in 2025.
Asset manager Saratoga uses AI to accelerate Ridgeline rollout
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IPC’s C-suite shuffle signals bigger changes for trader voice tech
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CDOs evolve from traffic cops to purveyors of rocket fuel
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