Articles by Dan DeFrancesco
Tech Executives Debate Data Encryption’s Ability to Protect
C-level panelists at the North American Trading Architecture Summit discussed how effective data encryption is when it comes to sophisticated hackers.
FactSet’s Acquisition of BISAM Latest in Long Line of Moves to Bolster Enterprise Solution
The Norwalk, Conn.-based vendor has made a string of acquisitions all in the name of creating the best enterprise-wide solution for portfolio management.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 63: Acquisition Analysis, Rise of Data Spend
Dan and Anthony analyze four big deals from the past month and look back on data spend in 2016.
Latest Version of IHS Markit’s KY3P Adds Enhancements for Consumers, Vendors
Additions to version 6.0 of the risk management platform for third-party relationships include a risk scoring calculator and remediation ability.
More than a Fun Space: Getting the Most Out of Innovation Labs
Innovation labs have become the norm for most banks, but that doesn’t mean it’s a fool-proof strategy.
Trumid President Talks Electronifie Acquisition
Mike Sobel explains the thinking behind the deal, and what the future has in store for the electronic corporate bond platform.
Deutsche Bank’s Head of Innovation Discusses Opening of New York Lab
Elly Hardwick explains why the German bank decided to open its fourth lab in Manhattan, and how all four will work together going forward.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 62: Shadow IT, CFTC’s Giancarlo at FIA Boca
The guys talk about Dan’s feature and Anthony’s trip to Florida for the industry’s biggest futures conference.
Learn to Live in the Shadow: Accepting the Existence of Shadow IT
Dan explains that the only way to properly handle the presence of shadow IT at a firm is recognizing that it’s likely not going anywhere.
Out of the Shadows: The Benefits and Burden of Shadow IT
On the surface, the concept of shadow IT seems simple: A project is started without proper authorization because those involved want to avoid having to jump through the various hoops required to get the green light to build the technology. In actuality,…
Trumid Buys Electronifie
Deal will increase Trumid Market Center user network by 20 percent.
Deutsche Bank Open Innovation Lab in New York
The lab will focus on artificial intelligence, cloud technology and cybersecurity, among other technologies.
FactSet Buys BISAM for $205.2 Million
The Norwalk, Conn.-based vendor acquires the performance measurement and attribution platform provider.
IEX Questions NYSE’s Plan, Intent Behind Speed Bump Proposal
John Ramsay, IEX's chief market policy officer, speaks to WatersTechnology about the issues the exchange sees with NYSE’s plan for implementing a speed bump at NYSE MKT.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 61: Automating Processes
Dan and Emilia discuss the pros and cons of implementing an automation solution that’s holistic.
Wall Street Blockchain Alliance Adds Santander Executive to Board
Julio Faura, Santander’s head of research and development for innovation initiatives at Banco Santander, joins trade association’s board of directors.
March Madness: 2nd Annual Financial Technology Trends Tournament
In honor of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament starting this week, Dan creates a bracket of the biggest financial technology trends.
Corvil Releases Analytics Platform for Fixed Income
David Murray, Corvil’s chief business development officer, speaks to WatersTechnology about the Dublin-based vendor’s decision to extend its platform into fixed income.
Eze Software Looks to Improve Best Ex with Integration of OTAS Analytics
Robert Keller, executive managing director of product management and development at Eze Software, talks to WatersTechnology about the vendor's latest partnership.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 60: Bill Murphy, Blackstone CTO
Blackstone’s head of technology returns to the podcast to talk about how firms can handle technical debt.
AWS S3 Outage Brings Out Best of Twitter
The massive service disruption of AWS Simple Storage Service’s US-EAST-1 Region last week caused plenty of issues for folks, but it also gave Twitter the opportunity to truly shine.
Bloomberg Tradebook Changes Best Ex Approach with OPTX
OPTX uses Bloomberg’s data and analytics and partnerships with algo providers to offer optimized execution.
IBM Talks CAT Database
Dan DeFrancesco chats to IBM's Ron Lefferts about his firm's role in creating and managing the database underpinning the Consolidated Audit Trail, set to come online in November this year.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 59: Gabriel Woo, VP of Innovation at RBC
Dan and Gabriel talk about AI initiatives at the Canadian bank. Later, Dan, James and Anthony discuss the LSE-Deutsche Börse merger debacle.