Articles by Anthony Malakian
Multiple SaaS Options; Need for a Single Sign-On
One of the risks of the proliferation of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions is the need for multiple sign-ons. This was a sentiment expressed by Michael Radziemski, the chief information officer of Lord Abbett & Co.
ISE Taps Cornish for CTO
Rob Cornish has been named the new chief technology officer of the International Securities Exchange (ISE).
Lord's Tech as Savior: Michael Radziemski's Tech Vision Helps Lord Abbett Weather Hurricane Sandy
Michael Radziemski has spent the last decade helping to make Lord Abbett & Co.’s IT more mobile and scalable in order to drive the asset manager’s aggressive growth strategy. That strategy proved particularly valuable after Hurricane Sandy battered the…
Anthony Malakian: The Nature of Privacy
Open debate has been stifled in recent years due to the prevalence of off-the-record conversations, even at conferences. Anthony says this hurts everyone, as accountability and dissemination of ideas are necessary for a thriving industry.
Indata Enhances Compliance Solution
Buy-side solutions provider Indata has upgraded its iPM Compliance solution so that users can more easily customize individual compliance rules' workflow through different levels of the trading process.
Nomura Research Institute: 60 Seconds with Shin Kusunoki
Shin Kusunoki, corporate senior vice president and financial and asset management systems division manager, Nomura Research Institute (NRI)
ConvergEx Unveils Premarket Trading Algo
ConvergEx Group has released a new algorithm that is designed to allow users to automate the largely manual process of premarket trading.
Sentiment Analysis Still Has a Long Way to Go on Wall Street
Was DCM Capital's failure a sign that the industry is not ready for sentiment analysis? Or was it a blip? Anthony explores.
Imagine Releases High-Volume Risk Management Solution
New York-based Imagine Software has unveiled a new offering that will allow firms to meet CFTC regulatory 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.
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.