Emerging Technologies
Capital Support Bags Bricknell
Former RAB CTO joins in technical lead role.
Edwards Joins Equipos in Partner Manager Role
Edwards joins Equipos from Microsoft, where he led industry market development for the financial services sector.
Jon Ross Steps in as Getco CTO
Ross is the latest in a series of upper-management changes at the HFT shop over the last six months.
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…
Max Bowie: Technology Is Getting Smaller, and So Is Sifma
When it comes to technology, from mobile devices to datacenter footprints, small is usually beautiful. But a smaller footprint isn’t always good: The annual Sifma technology exhibition was once again even smaller than in years past. Max asks whether…
Forum and Function: Ideas Spring from Online Forums
Behind the big, complex ideas that make financial technology work, there is one small, simple idea. Jake Thomases looks beneath the million-dollar buzzwords at the humble internet forum, which is helping to spread big ideas faster than ever before.
Momentum Trading's Garrett Nenner Combines Tech Savvy with Human Logic
Garrett Nenner has spent the last two decades shuffling between the sell-side and buy-side worlds. Now at broker Momentum Trading, Nenner has learned to combine technological savvy with human logic. By Anthony Malakian with photos by Amy Fletcher
Cantor Fitzgerald CTO Todd Berlent Runs Technology Like an Ultra-Marathon
Whether developing corporate strategy or completing an ultra-marathon, Todd Berlent exhibits a relentlessness few might expect from a CTO. But, as he sets about implementing a broader vision for technology at Cantor Fitzgerald, fewer still should…
July 2012: People Power
Technology may be the driver of the industry, but Victor says people and their relationships are at the heart of it.
Vendor Relationships: What Lies Beneath
Consensus among buy-side firms is that there can sometimes be a world of difference between expectations and reality when dealing with a vendor. Steve Dew-Jones canvasses opinion on the most important considerations before awarding a technology or…
ICE Rebrands YellowJacket Messaging
The new ICE Chat service will be available as a value-add to all WebICE users.
Otkritie Installs Dubovets in Derivatives Team
Senior-level appointment puts ex-Surgutneftegaz man in sales director role.
Marilyn Watson's Passing
SimCorp's long-time PR face passes away while on holiday in Cyprus.
Orc Appoints SimCorp CIO as Future CEO
Torben Munch will join Stockholm-headquartered company in January 2013.
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…
Bolin Brings Turaz Touch to Misys
With the Misys-Turaz merger finalized, the resulting software giant will look to claw back lost revenue while undergoing a massive integration.