Emerging Technologies
Fintech Luminary Edelstein Signs on as BioCatch CEO
The industry veteran moves from chairman role to chief executive's chair at tech startup.
AIM Continues North American Expansion With New Hires
Data management software provider AIM adds several new hires to manage its North American expansion as it accelerates the availability of its GAIN data management suite
Bitcoin Futures Face Turbulent Times in the Windy City
Bitcoin conquered the world in 2017, but the performance of the futures looks like it will have to wait longer for take-off.
February 2018: See You in Court
With compliance and collusion both under the microscope, Max says law courts could play a bigger role in ensuring a healthy and competitive data marketplace.
Lock, Stock & Barrel: Securities Lending Under the Gun
Securities finance has a new battlefront: two lawsuits alleging anticompetitive behavior in stock lending. At the center of the allegations lies the difficulty of finding actionable price and inventory data for borrowers and lenders alike. Will this…
London Calling: TP Icap’s Sinclair Eyes Client-Driven Data
Six years after the collapsed merger between TMX and LSE thwarted his plans to relocate from Canada to London, Eric Sinclair is bringing his start-up spirit and focus on client experience to TP Icap, where he told Jamie Hyman and Joanne Faulkner about…
Former Macrobond Sales Director Eklund Joins Buy-Side Startup Limina
Eklund, who previously spent seven years at Swedish data vendor Macrobond Financial, will play a key role in Limina's global expansion plans.
Thomson Reuters LPC, DealVector Ally for Bond Messaging
The integration will give LPC clients access to liquidity on DealVector's platform, and give DealVector clients access to data adn news from LPC.
GLEIF Releases Golden Copy Files In Beta
Newly released GLEIF Golden Copy Files makes the LEI data pool easier to access and process, and there are hopes it might even inspire innovation.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 110: An Examination of the Temenos-Fidessa Deal
Victor Anderson, editor-in-chief of Waters, joins the podcast to discuss Temenos’ potential acquisition of Fidessa.
Ephesoft Scores Goel for CFO
Analytics software developer Ephesoft names Naren Goel CFO.
Isda Seeks to Standardize Derivatives Tech with REGnosys Partnership
Isda is hoping that the CDM will bring increased automation and efficiency to the derivatives market, and has tapped a fintech startup, REGnosys, to lead the project.
Milestone Group Reshuffles Leadership
Former CEO Geoff Hodge will now be the president for North America while Paul Roberts will take over as CEO.
SEC Releases Updated Cybersecurity Guidance
The regulator added new guidance around cybersecurity disclosure controls and insider trading.
Fintech Fever Grips M&A with Fidessa Acquisition Offer
Temenos looks set to snap up the London-based vendor with a billion-pound deal as 2018 becomes white-hot for mergers and acquisitions.
Fidessa and Temenos—A Bold Move
WatersTechnology's editor-in-chief on the proposed Temenos-Fidessa deal, CEOs-turned-cricket umpires, and fintech maturity.
Fee Fight: Ye Olde Market Data Battleground
Market data fees charged by exchanges continue to be a bone of contention for banks, electronic trading firms and asset managers. And although recent events playing out in the US are adding fuel to the fee fire, frustration levels are rising in Europe…
EDI ‘Solves’ for Real-Time Fixed Income Pricing
The alliance will provide real-time data parsed from client communications and submitted by market participants.
Network Vet Ellis Joins Wave2Wave from Ciena
Ellis has almost 20 years of systems engineering experience in secure, low-latency microwave networking.
BNP Paribas Asset Management Names First CDO
Bonnefoux, a long-time consultant at Accenture, Ernst & Young, and Arthur Andersen, will have overall responsibility for all aspects of data strategy and quality.
US and UK Regulators Join Forces on Fintech
FCA and CFTC sign agreement on fintech initiatives for cross-Atlantic firms.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 109: An Overview of the CFTC Technology Advisory Committee’s Meeting
Anthony and James talk about how regulators in the US are falling behind other nations' regulators, the lack of talk about Reg AT, and an SRO for cryptocurrencies.
Five Things to Consider About Crypto SROs
The idea of self-regulation makes for a good soundbite, but the practicality of the matter leaves much to be desired.
CFTC’s TAC Gives Little Insight on Reg AT’s Fate
The Technology Advisory Committee didn't have much to say about Reg AT as commissioners Quintenz and Behnam appear to disagree on how to proceed.