Emerging Technologies
OneMarketData Blends Platform Cocktail with Cactus, Lime Integration
Vendor, broker make it easier for clients to develop, test and roll out new trading strategies.
First New York Securities' Jean Hill’s Blank Slate
Manhattan-based proprietary trading firm First New York brought Jean Hill on board to build its infrastructure from the ground up. However, there were several points during her career when it looked as though she was destined for any number of paths but…
Misys Selects IBM to Power BankFusion
The agreement allows Misys clients to install a certified process-management technology without the need for additional integration and testing of banking applications.
Max Bowie: Is Your Data Half Empty or Half Full in 2012?
Rising interest in emerging markets and asset classes such as commodities could aid a recovery in the data industry this year. But after several lean years of staff and budget cuts, Max asks whether financial firms have left enough meat on the bone to…
Anthony Malakian: The Changing of Mores
At times it seems like fund managers give too much credence to hackers, when the real danger lies within. As a result, many hedge funds are not embracing new technological outlets because of long-held beliefs and old habits—habits that Anthony says need…
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Patrick Lastennet, director of marketing and business devlopment, financial services, Interxion
Deloitte Hires Krishna for New York Risk Team
Deloitte & Touche has named Dilip Krishna, most recently of Teradata, as a director in its financial services practice
The End of an Era
Rob Daly, Waters' US Editor, leaves Incisive Media today after almost a decade covering the financial technology industry.
BT Mints New Global Banking and Financial Markets Head
Following Andy Nicholson's departure, Tom Regent steps in to lead BT's global banking and financial markets business.
RIMES Expands with Boston Office
Technology firm also hires new VP of sales.
Algo-Axioma Alliance Will Benefit the Buy Side
Toronto-based Algorithmics will now offer its buy-side clients data derived from Axioma's multi-factor equity models as part of its Algo Risk Service.
Open Platform: Social Media as Market Data
Capital markets have much to gain from incorporating social media data into investment strategies, but must apply the same critical sourcing criteria as they would to other forms of market data, says Seth McGuire, director of asset management and…
2012: Distinguishing the Pain Points
Sitanta Ni Mathghamhna talks to Arun Sarwal, CEO at DST Investment Management Solutions, on the challenges ahead for 2012 as buy-side firms look to improve their operation efficiency across the board, while simultaneously addressing the not insignificant…