Analysis
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 90: CCOs Talk About AI, Cyber Threats & Real-Time Monitoring
Compliance heads from Guggenheim Partners, Sierra Global Management, J Goldman & Co., and Rimes talk about trends in the regtech space. Anthony and James talk about the Symphony-Bloomberg battle.
Machine Learning 'Nowhere Near' Replacing Human Traders
While beneficial, the best examples of machine learning integrate human influence, say execs at this year's North American Buy-Side Technology Summit.
The Talent Trap: How to Attract and Retain Young Technologists
Senior technologists talk about the difficulties in retaining talent and the programs they’re implementing to stem the outflow of technologists from their firms.
Buy-Side Mergers Hinge on Data Management, Information Flows
Business agility and awareness of a firm’s shortcomings are key, says Janus Henderson exec.
Personal Details Compromised in SEC Hack
US regulator discloses that social security numbers were compromised in Edgar cyber incident from 2016.
Episode 89: JPMorgan's Oliver Harris on Fintechs; T2S Developments
JPMorgan's Oliver Harris joins the podcast to talk about advancements in the fintech world and some of the specific projects underway at the bank.
Wisconsin’s Pension Fund Completes Architecture Overhaul
SWIB began the project four years ago, which included the introduction of eight new technologies.
ECB to Examine Closer Target2 and T2S Integration
As Europe completes its plan for cross-border settlement, the European Central Bank decides on the future of the T2S platform.
European Exchanges Emerge as Biggest Winners from Mifid II
Three exchanges explain how the upcoming regulation is creating a field of new business opportunities in Europe.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 88: CBOE's Bryan Harkins, SEC Hack, Esma Proposal
Bryan Harkins joins to discuss how the CBOE-Bats integration is going and plans for the exchange operator going forward. Anthony and James talk about the SEC hack and Esma's potential new powers.
Esma Gains Sweeping New Powers in Commission Review
MEP Markus Ferber tells Waters that this change “must not mean that the ESAs can do what they want to just because they get more money,” and that the ESG provisions are “a non-starter”.
Nasdaq Merges Baltic CSDs for Final T2S Migration Wave
Nasdaq has unified the central securities depositories of three Baltic nations, entering them into the Target2-Securities platform as a single entity.
New Technologies Bring New Challenges to Regulatory Agencies
Examiners' skills and policy crafting may need to change to meet demands of emerging technologies.
T+2 Implementation Moves Forward Without a Hitch
The T+2 Industry Working Group is gathering data for a report to regulators.
SS&C Advent Targets Order Creation with Genesis Release
The Moxy tool will add cloud-based, automated portfolio rebalancing capabilities with dramatic time reductions.
EDMA: Mifid II Driving Fixed-Income Businesses Away
EDMA warns that inconsistencies in transaction reporting are already forcing fixed-income participants to move outside the EU.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 86: Nasdaq’s Use of Machine Learning & T+2 Comes to North America
Joakim Strid joins the podcast to discuss how Nasdaq is deploying machine-learning techniques for surveillance. Then Emilia David joins the podcast to discuss T+2’s launch in the US, Canada, Mexico and Peru.
Buy Side Readiness for Mifid II Measured by Inches, Not Miles
Surveys of asset managers find disparate levels of readiness for new regulations among the buy side.
Blockchain Not Yet Ready to Power T+0 Settlement
Blockchain provides easier communication between parties and boasts an immutable record of transactions, but it remains immature.
Malaysian Investors Turn to Analytics for Alpha Generation
Artificial intelligence and advanced technology are powering the next generation of investment in Malaysia
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 85: Cybersecurity & Dos/Don'ts for PRs
James and Anthony talk about the cybersecurity rules permeating the industry and then pivot to PR dos and don'ts.
Digital Information Key for KYC's Blockchain and AI Journey
Companies are developing KYC solutions on a blockchain and exploring AI use cases, but more data needs to be made digital
Blockchain May Fuel Ibor’s Second Wave
Distributed-ledger technology is providing the impetus for renewed interest in Ibor, experts say
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 84: Quantum Computing & IBOR/Blockchain
Wei-Shen Wong talks to Anthony about quantum computing, and then James and Anthony talk about the pairing of IBORs with blockchains. They end things by talking about Game of Thrones and the Mayweather-McGregor fight.