Emerging Technologies
2015 Year in Review: Big Data Becomes Reality in 2015, Inches Closer to AI
More data providers entered the Big Data and social media analytics space in 2015, reflecting growing interest in alternative information sources.
DataGenic Taps Fast Weather Benchmark for GWDD Forecast Data
Tha alliance will enable clients to leverage Fast Weather Benchmark's data with DataGenic's risk analytics.
Waters Weekly Wrap: December 14-18
Each Friday, Waters editors and journalists pull together a quick-hit series of the best analysis pieces, features, and video interviews from across the five brands-just in case you missed them.
Barclays to Offload Risk Analytics and Index Solutions Business to Bloomberg
Bloomberg to bolster risk analytics and indices services through acquisition of Barclays business.
2015 Year in Review: New Distribution Models Pave Road to a More ‘Open’ Marketplace
Changes to data distribution and commercial models in 2015 hold the promise of being able to build true best-of-breed platforms.
'To Seek a Newer World'
In his final column, Tim reflects on his time at Waters and implores the industry to think — and speak — bolder as another era takes hold.
Welcome to WatersTechnology 2.0
The new-look WatersTechnology website features better content surfacing and streamlined navigation for ease-of-use.
Bloomberg Buys Barclays Indexes, Analytics
The move will help expand Bloomberg's existing index business to meet growing client expectations, officials say.
2015 Year in Review: Investor Demand Drives Rise of Specialist Indexes
ESG (environmental, social and governance)-driven indexes emerged as a growing area of interest among investors.
Quandl Adds Barchart Indexes, Futures Data
Officials say the deal will give Quandl users access to institutional-quality data in any format, via a simple API.
Casting 'Flash Boys': Picking the Stars for Michael Lewis' Next Blockbuster
Dan does a little bit of casting for Michael Lewis' most recent book following the release of "The Big Short" in theaters.
Implementing an Efficient Cyber-Security Strategy: Priorities, Costs, and BYOD
Computers and servers have become increasingly complex, but so has the risk of cyber security breaches associated with those systems.
SoundHound Sniffs out Spoken Data Searches Using Xignite APIs
The integration of Xignite data will allow Houndify users to develop data apps using speech and natural-language processing.
Deutsche Bank Creates New CIO Role for Corporate & Investment Banking, Appoints Boillat
Deutsche Bank has hired Pascal Boillat as its chief information officer and head of operations of the firm's corporate and investment banking division.
2015 Year in Review: Year of the Chief Data Officer?
As the need for data governance has grown, so has demand for chief data officer positions.
While Blockchain Inches Closer, Final Capital Markets Leap Remains a Mystery, Panelists Say
Blockchain is coming to the capital markets, but what shape it takes is unclear
Options Becomes Distributor of OTC Markets Data
The agreement with Options will allow OTC Markets to reach "an even broader swath" of consumer firms, officials say.
SocGen Securities Services Sets Up New Team in Netherlands
Two new positions created in Amsterdam
Harris Leaves CIBC For BMO
Bank of Montreal hires Allie Harris for data governance and analytics role
Validis Hires DTCC's Walters
Former sales head named chief commercial officer at data start-up
ICE Completes $650 Million Trayport Acquisition
IntercontinentalExchange finalizes Trayport acquisition from BCG Partners and GFI Group.
Opening Cross: The Royal O’Tannenbaums of Market Data
Wishing all our readers a very happy ho-ho-holidays.
Cassini Adds Eris Data to Recommendation Engine to Optimize Swaps Trades
London-based trade analytics software provider Cassini Systems has added support for data from New York-based swap futures market Eris Exchange to its analysis platform, to enable the vendor’s recommendation engine to analyze clients’ proposed trades in…
The Top 10 Themes of 2015
Inside Market Data reveals and reviews the top 10 themes of the year.