Emerging Technologies
JP Morgan Asset Management Changes Taiwanese Buy-Side Trading Routes
The initiative is part of JP Morgan’s plan to harmonize its internal systems.
TRG Screen Buys Axon to Weld Policy, Compliance Skillsets
The two companies plan to capitalize on synergies and cross-selling opportunities by integrating Axon's data policy information into TRG's license and inventory management tools.
Morningstar Moves Tick Data Platform to the Cloud
The vendor is partnering with Sydney-based RoZetta, which has extensive experience in handling tick data in the cloud.
Google Deal Propels Crux Informatics into Alt Data Utility Space
Combined offering from Crux and Google Cloud can slash data onboarding times, says vendor
Acadian: Beware Quant Snake Oil
The quant firm’s Seth Weingram lays out his principles for the effective use of machine learning.
Warrants Issuers Battle Algo Predators in Hong Kong
The threat of high-frequency traders have forced banks to spend big on tech.
Regulators Need to Get More Involved for Wider Institutional Crypto Adoption
Caspian's Chris Jenkins says the crypto space is still struggling to attract institutional clients, who want greater regulatory guidance.
People Moves: Symphony, Finos, Neptune Networks, REGIS-TR
A look at some of the key "people moves" from the past week.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 165: Roman Ginis on Trade Execution
The founder and CEO of Imperative Execution looks at how trade execution is changing and what that means for the buy side.
Morgan Stanley Explores Using AI to Better Trade Equities
The bank is also looking at using AI for intelligent IOI suggestions based on clients’ trading profiles.
Kooltra Launches Cloud-Based Back-Office Tool for FX Market
The first rollout of the offering is geared toward smaller and new brokers looking to outsource their back-office tech.
Daiwa Capital Markets Tackles GDPR Using Multi-Layer Encryption Tools
Investment bank is anonymizing data to meet cross-border data protection and cybersecurity regulations.
TNS Hires Fintech, Data Sales Exec Burke for BizDev
Burke has also worked at CJC, FIS and Activ Financial, covering sales, service, and account management.
Sifma Adds New Members to Federal Advocacy Team
Jennifer Bang and Amena Ross will be responsible for federal government relations.
Ex-Goldman Sachs MD Joins Kingswood Board
Robert Suss brings background in wealth management to UK-based financial advisement firm.
State Street Plans Large-Scale Expansion of ESG Data Offering
The bank sees opportunity in providing more in-depth, quantitative data on a larger universe of ESG factors.
SimCorp Taps Ex-TIA Technology CEO Kromann for COO
Kromann will oversee global sales and marketing for SimCorp.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 164: Changes at WatersTechnology
A rundown of what's happening at WatersTechnology.
To Know or Not to Know: The Battle for Data Privacy
In light of new and proposed rules in the US and Europe, firms are having to rethink their privacy guidelines.
West Highland Taps Data Vet Esler as COO
In a career spanning more than 20 years, Esler has served in senior market data management roles at some of the biggest banks on Wall Street.
ChartIQ Names Armstrong Chief Revenue Officer
Julie Armstrong takes her record in sales and business development to the Virginia-based vendor.
Liquidnet Expands Analytics Portfolio with Prattle Buy
Liquidnet plans to use Prattle's natural-language processing and machine learning capabilities to boost its analytics offerings.
Microsoft Sees Trade Finance, Bond Issuance as Ripe for Blockchain Growth
Marc Mercuri of Microsoft explains where the tech giant sees room for blockchain solutions in the future.
Refinitiv Partners with Trulioo to Expand KYC Offering
Refinitiv's risk intelligence solutions utilize Trulioo's verification system and data hub to help institutions more efficiently meet KYC requirements.