Articles by Dan DeFrancesco
Symbiont Picks Gemalto for Digital Security
Startup will use Gemalto's SafeNet hardware security modules (HSMs).
Tullett Prebon Reduction Rises to 7.5 Percent Despite Higher Revenues
Firm originally projected 5 percent cuts to front-office staff.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 2: Blockchain, StatPro-Investor Analytics Merger
Dan and Anthony chat about the DTCC's white paper on blockchain and a big merger on the buy side.
Cambridge Blockchain Wins Santander InnoVentures Distributed Ledger Challenge
Startup's solution focuses on identity-management issues financial services firms face.
DTCC's Palatnick on Blockchain: Too Many Groups Doing Their Own Thing, Not Working Together
Rob Palatnick gives his thoughts on the DTCC's recently published white paper regarding the need for industry collaboration around blockchain.
The DTCC's Fear of Missing Out on the Blockchain
Millenials like to joke around about "FOMO," but it was a pillar of the financial services industry that showed it didn't want to get left behind this week.
DTCC Chief Technology Architect Talks Blockchain
Rob Palatnick gives his thoughts on the DTCC's recently published white paper regarding the need for industry collaboration around blockchain.
GTS Acquires Barclays Designated Market Maker Trading Business at NYSE
GTS will close the deal in the Q2 for an undisclosed amount.
DTCC Looks to Blockchain Technology to Improve Manual Processes
Without standards across the industry, blockchain technology could become a group of siloed solutions,
DTCC Says Industry-Wide Collaboration Needed for Successful Implementation of Blockchain
Without standards across the industry, blockchain technology could become a group of siloed solutions,
CustomerMatrix Nabs $10.5 Million in Funding, HSBC Leads Charge
Cognitive computing firm has raised a total of $19.5 million in investments.
J.C. Flowers & Co. Buys Chi-X Australia, Chi-X Japan, Chi-Tech
Latest acquisition builds on portfolio of investments into Asia-Pacific region for J.C. Flowers & Co.
Digital Asset Nabs More Than $50 Million in Funding from 13 Firms
Distributed ledger technology vendor partners with ASX.
Trax, Traiana Create Alliance to Offer Repo Matching Service
Two firms look to improve post-trade efficiency.
CFTC Approves 18 SEFs, 5 Still Waiting
Clear Markets, FTSEF, GTX SEF, LedgerX and TeraExchange continue to operate under temporary registration.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 1: Bloomberg Terminals, Work Force Issues
Dan and Anthony discuss their recent opinion pieces in their inaugural podcast.
MTS BondsPro Incorporates non-USD Denominated Corporate Bond Trading
EuroTLX and MTS are looking into a partnership to meet customer demand in the US.
Barclays Announces Closure of Offices in Nine Countries, Focus on UK, US Markets
The London-based bank plans to leave certain product lines to stay in tune with its strategy.
R3 Helps 11 Banks Experiment with Blockchain Technology
Firms were able to try out distributed ledger technology in a cloud-based environment.
ITG Names Minder Cheng Chairman of Board of Directors
Frank Troise officially takes over as CEO, president and member of the board of directors.
Confluence Creates Investor Communications, Expense Solutions Position for Casagrande
Gary Casagrande comes to Confluence from Brown Brothers Harriman.
Bloomberg Blow Up: Predicting the Death of the Terminal
A recent report by the New York Post says Bank of America is looking into decreasing the amount of Bloomberg terminals it has.
Adventures in Analytics: Firms Push for Better Ways to Look at Unstructured Data
One of the hottest trends in the industry is one that's been around for a while: analytics.
Sapient Global Markets Creates Web Portal for CMRS Platform
The new product is aimed at firms with low volumes looking for a quick solution.