Articles by Dan DeFrancesco
SEC Approves CAT Plan, Will Select Firm to Build It Within 2 Months
The regulator modified several points of the NMS plan prior to approval.
Nasdaq Taps Adena Friedman as CEO Starting in 2017
Friedman, who will also join the board of directors, will take over for Bob Greifeld starting January 1.
IHS Markit Names Andrew Aziz Global Head of Markit Analytics
Azizi comes to IHS Markit from IBM.
CHX Moots LTAD Pilot To Allay Market Maker Concerns Over ‘Speed Bump’
CXH hits back at claims that its liquidity-taking delay is designed to garner more market data revenues for the exchange.
CME Group CEO Phupinder Gill Retires
Terry Duffy, executive chairman and president of the US futures exchange, will take over as chairman and CEO.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 43: US Presidential Election Recap, Reg AT
Dan and Anthony talk about the fallout from the US presidential election and the latest news around Reg AT.
Trump Wins, So What Now?
How do you prepare for what many thought was impossible?
TSX Company Services, Solium Partner
TMX Group's listed company support division looks to expand on service offering for listed companies via alliance.
BNY Mellon Opens Innovation Lab in Singapore
The Singapore Innovation Center is the bank's eighth lab.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 42: US Treasuries Platforms, Bats CIO, Accenture Blockchain
Dan and Emilia discuss the November features.
Debate Rages on Over Chicago Stock Exchange's Speed Bump
Industry members disagree over the merits of CHX's 350-microsecond speed bump currently awaiting regulatory approval.
SEC Delays Ruling on Chicago Stock Exchange's Speed Bump
The Commission extends its deadline for a decision to December 21.
Isaacson a Perfect Fit for New-Look CBOE
The soon-to-be head of tech for CBOE has all the necessary qualities.
BCA Research Adds to Equity Trading Strategy Coverage
Equity analysis platform now covers all equity markets in MSCI World Index.
Challenge Accepted: Chris Isaacson, Bats Global Markets
Chris Isaacson has helped build Bats Global Markets into one of the largest equity exchange operators in the world, taking on every challenge he’s faced with enthusiam.
UBS Implements Arago's Artificial Intelligence Platform
Arago's Hiro platform will support UBS Global Production Services
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 41: BNY Mellon CIO Suresh Kumar
Dan chats with BNY Mellon's head of technology about financial firms use of open source and dealing with regulations efficiently.
Will Robots Save Us From Robots?
Is artificial intelligence the key to properly surveilling the markets?
IHS Markit's Commodity Tracker Digitizes Tracking of Base Metals Inventory
Commodity Tracker uses optical character recognition and machine learning to digitize and normalize documents.
Pimco Extends Investment Manager Services Outsourcing Contract with State Street
The two firms also agree on accounting, custody, fund administration and transfer agency services for additional assets.
Chain Releases Open-Source Version of Distributed-Ledger Platform
Chain Core Developer Edition allows firms to start or join a blockchain network.
Budget Burden: How to Talk Tech Spend with the Business Side
Panelists dig into what works—and what doesn't—when it comes to conversations about technology budgets.
C-Level Panel Discusses Effective Ways to Talk Budget with Business Side
Panelists dig into what works—and what doesn't—when it comes to conversations about technology budgets.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 40: North American Buy-Side Technology Summit
Dan and Anthony talk about the biggest topics at the most recent Waters event.