Articles by Dan DeFrancesco
Data's New 'Cool' Invites a Fresh Set of Problems, Panelists Say
The evolution of data has certainly helped the industry, but it has also created problems for those involved in the space.
NATAS 2015 C-Level Panel: No Worries About Ubiquitous Vendors
In wake of Bloomberg outage, executives discuss the issues around relying heavily on a vendor.
Compromise in the Cards
Industry members raise concerns as the potential implementation date for Finra's Cards comes closer
SEC’s Stein: SEC Needs Data Analysis Office
Commisioner advocates for SEC-level chief data officer to oversee data management and analysis.
Director of OFR Stresses LEI Importance, Collaboration on Data
Richard Berner, director of the Office of Financial Research at the US Treasury, discussed LEI progress and the benefits of sharing data.
The Bloomberg Outage: Systems Overwhelmed by Excessive Network Traffic Volume; Some Users Left in the Dark
Sell-side and buy-side firms discuss today's Bloomberg outage.
The Bloomberg Outage: Systems Overwhelmed by Excessive Volumes of Network Traffic; Users Left in the Dark
Sell-side and buy-side firms discuss today's Bloomberg outage
SEC Commissioner Calls for Office of Data Strategy; CAT Still Years Away From Completion
Kara Stein says SEC needs to open an office focused specifically on data.
Structured Credit Specialist Vichara Adds Mehrotra, Weintraub as Executives
Praveen Mehrotra and Keith Weintraub to expand firm's quantitative team.
Devonshire Manager Supports Blockchain Technology in Settlement Process
David Jegen, managing director at Devonshire Investments, said he's interested in companies that are working towards using blockchain in the settlement process.
Devonshire Manager Supports Blockchain Technology in Settlement Process
David Jegen, managing director at Devonshire Investments, said he's interested in companies that are working towards using blockchain in the settlement process.
Panelists: Don't Base Startup Investment on Regulation; Consortiums Don't Work
Industry members chat about the best route to implementing disruptive technology.
Panelists: Don't Base Startup Investment on Regulation; Consortiums Don't Work
Industry members chat about the best route to implementing disruptive technology.
Finding Green Pastures in Big Data Development
Industry members discuss areas they believe still have potential for growth within big data.
ChartIQ, Xignite Form Partnership to Release Financial Widgets
The two sides pair on four different widgets based on customer demands.
ChartIQ, Xignite Partner for Financial Data Widgets
The new widgets will allow client firms to serve a range of customer data needs.
Notebook: CISOs Talk About Backgrounds, Industry Threats
Dan DeFrancesco puts together some of the best quotations leftover from his feature on the rise of CISOs.
Notebook: CISOs Talk About Backgrounds, Industry Threats
Dan DeFrancesco puts together some of the best quotations leftover from his feature on the rise of CISOs.
RBS Executive Chairman of CIB to Leave Firm
Announcement of Rory Cullinan's exit comes shortly after promotion.
Fannie Mae CISO: Passwords Should Be Dead
Anthony Johnson discuss how firms need to move towards two-factor authentication.
US Secret Service Agent Critical of Digital Currency
Special agent Tate Jarrow says cyber crime easier with advent of digital currency.
US Secret Service Agent Critical of Digital Currency
Special agent Tate Jarrow says cyber crime easier with advent of digital currency.
The Waters Weekly Wrap: March 23-27
A look back at the best content published across all the Waters brands.
Rise of the CISO
CISOs from across the industry talk about how their role has grown in prominence in the capital markets industry.