Articles by James Rundle
OpenLink CEO to Step Down
Search for new helmer underway at vendor.
CFTC Amends Effective Date for Swaps Regulation
Regulator shifts exemptions and enactment from original July implementation.
CMC Markets Upgrades Platform
Spread betting service gives boost to technology backbone.
Numerix Opens Taiwan Presence
Vendor establishes office in Taipei.
Capital Support Bags Bricknell
Former RAB CTO joins in technical lead role.
James Rundle: Whale for Breakfast
JPMorgan’s losses from the ‘Whalegate’ fiasco have reignited debate on the Volcker Rule. Risk metrics, or the alteration thereof, are being blamed for this latest example of trading malfeasance, but James says it’s continued vagueness over regulation…
Layer Cake: The Rise of Platform-as-a-Service
Cloud is the catch-all term encompassing a number of different components. Of those, software-as-a-service is the most prominent, although platform-as-a-service now offers similar, predominantly hardware-focused benefits to the financial services…
Renaissance Implements Calypso for Back-Office Ops
First phase completed, with additional go-lives scheduled for 2012.
Otkritie Installs Dubovets in Derivatives Team
Senior-level appointment puts ex-Surgutneftegaz man in sales director role.
ASIC Consults Further on Market Reforms
Australian regulator to seek more comment on automated trading.
Indian Regulator Cautions over HFT
Reserve bank says that algorithmic activity needs to be watched.
Just When You Thought it Couldn't Get Worse
The banking sector implodes with spectacular efficiency this week.
TCA: Comparing Apples to Apples
As transaction-cost analysis continues to evolve, both the buy and sell sides are using it not only to determine performance levels, but in all areas of the trade lifecycle. Given these developments, what are the key considerations for an effective TCA…
Cantor Fitzgerald Automates Corporate Actions with XSP
Investment bank to use XSPrisa product for processing requirements.
Kleinwort Benson Selects Vermilion Reporting Suite
Vermilion's software used for private client reporting at bank.
EuroCCP Adds Jefferies as Individual Clearer
New status marks 27th ICP for house.
StatPro Debuts Portfolio Aggregation
New service aimed at pension funds of all sizes.
Trading Technologies Rolls Out Two Client Wins
UOBBF and Macquarie signed by tech vendor.
Big Data's Different Dimensions
The buy and sell sides have different uses for Big Data, as panelists at the Big Data Virtual Summit 2012 discussed.
Nano Capital Selects Orc Market Maker
New fund to use software on a co-located, hosted basis.
MarketPrizm Launches PrizmFX
Adds FX to asset class coverage with new product.
DGCX Selects Cinnober for Clearing, Surveillance and Trading
Technology used to power Middle East commodities exchange.
Back to the Future
Incoming regulatory changes prompt introspection at Sifma week.
Kirilenko to Depart CFTC
Chief Economist leaves US regulator for MIT.