Emerging Technologies
Osborne Swaps UBS for HSBC
Jacklyn Osborne, previously global head of client data policy at UBS, has joined HSBC as Americas chief data officer.
James Rundle: Dark Alleys
The topic of cyber warfare and security is often associated with other industries, but more than ever, it’s becoming applicable to the wholesale capital markets. James says that protections and discussions are no longer optional—they’re essential.
Max Bowie: Will Ratings Rethink Restore Credit Confidence?
Rightly or wrongly, credit rating agencies are often blamed for the financial crisis. But with new stricter rules for rating agencies now in force, Max says why not rethink the entire issue of regulating ratings, and give them the same status as any…
The Nuclear Option: Eaton Vance's John Shea
John Shea sits down with Jake Thomases to discuss his interesting pre-Wall Street career and Eaton Vance's IT.
July 2013: The Tail Wagging the Dog
While trialing new technology, Victor is reminded of the importance of getting input from end-users.
60 Seconds with Emilio Mercado of Simplified Financial Information
Emilio Mercado, CEO, Simplified Financial Information
Broadridge Buys Bonaire in Continued Buy-Side Push
Broadridge Financial Solutions has acquired buy-side focused vendor Bonaire Software Solutions for an undisclosed sum. The deal is expected to close next month.
Bloomberg Bows Range of OTC Indexes
The data giant unveils a play for OTC index business, leveraging its existing index and analytics tools, and market penetration.
Gulf Continues to Exist Between IT and Traders, Says IPC Poll
It is a frequent complaint that IT departments do not understand the needs of the business. Much rarer is when that complaint comes from the IT department itself.
Tales from Cloud City
I'm filing this letter from London's Heathrow airport, where I'm preparing to head to Singapore for our inaugural Asia-Pacific Trading Architecture Summit.
Ex-LSE CTO Paine Goes to London Metal Exchange
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has appointed former London Stock Exchange (LSE) CTO Robin Paine as its new CTO.
Futures Trade Bodies Combine as FIA Global
The Futures and Options Association (FOA) and the Futures Industry Association (FIA), trade groups representing participants in derivatives markets, have agreed to merge, and will become a single organization under the name FIA Global.
Icap Invests in Portfolio and Data Analytics Firm EFM
Interdealer broker Icap has invested in portfolio reporting and data analytics firm Enso Financial Management (EFM) to support its growth strategy.