Emerging Technologies
Data, Research Vet Ross Moves to Greenwich
Ross joins Greenwich Associates after more than 25 years woirking in capital markets data, technology and research roles.
RegTech Association Names Richmond CEO
Ben Richmond, International RegTech Association president for the UK and Ireland, becomes the organization’s first CEO.
Thomson Reuters Makes Cboe One Equities Feed Available on Eikon, Elektron
The Cboe One feed comprises real-time quote and trade data from the former Bats and Direct Edge equities markets in North America.
BSO Buys Apsara, Gets PE Funding
The deal will help BSO expand its low-latency network offerings in the key financial centers of New York and Chicago.
Style Names Fintech Vet Roussotte CEO
Roussotte has spent more than two decades in management roles at data and trading technology companies.
DTCC Launches Exception Management Tool
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation bolsters Institutional Trade Processing product suite.
Finastra Adds Porfirio to Capital Markets Team
Pedro Porfirio will be based in London, where Finastra is headquartered. Finastra was created after the merger of D+H and Misys.
Apcela Adds COO, Funding
Dziak has almost 30 years' experience in technology management, business development and consulting roles.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 103: Mifid II is Now Law; How to Apply for the Women in Data & Tech Awards
Anthony and James take a look back on the week that was in Mifid II and give insights on how best to apply for the Women in Data & Tech Awards.
Morningstar Promotes Holt, Collins
Holt will be responsible for setting and implementing strategy, Morningstar-wide, while Collins will be responsible for strategy relating to its global equity research.
Metzler AM Taps Visible Alpha for Mifid II Research Compliance
Implementing a new research tracking and valuation workflow based on Visible Alpha's tools will enable the firm to get better results from research relationships, as well as comply with Mifid II.
FTSE Russell Appoints Japan MD
Seiji Ishii will be responsible for driving the index provider’s growth in Japan.
AxiomSL Charters Chopra for Growth
Data management vendor appoints Harry Chopra, an industry veteran of 30 years, as chief client officer.
What to Do About Mifid II
Europe’s regulatory big bang arrives today as an evolving set of rules rather than a finished product.
New Dawn in Europe as Mifid II Goes Live
Updated trading rules to have significant impact across all asset classes.
Markets Brace for Mifid II’s Start
Fraught times at the Christmas table as tech specialists rush to implement last-minute changes.
The Best of APAC in 2017
From regulation to AI-driven solutions to quantum computing for the financial industry, Wei-Shen Wong looks back on what made headlines in the region in 2017.
Top Stories of 2017: The Crypto Craze
The pick of Waters' coverage stretching from bitcoin becoming an asset class to exchanges launching futures.
TickSmith Taps BizDev Vet Ellis for EMEA Sales
Ellis brings a wealth of business development experience to TickSmith as it seeks to expand its presence in Europe and Asia.
Top Stories of 2017: Best of the Buy Side
From cryptocurrencies to alternative data to machine learning, this past year saw major changes for the buy side.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 102: The Best of Longform Journalism in 2017
Anthony and James discuss their favorite pieces of longform (non-Waters) journalism in 2017.
Top Stories of 2017: Best of Sell-Side Technology
Regulation may have dominated the headlines this year but advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence were also high on the agenda.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 101: The Top 10 Stories of 2017
Anthony, James and Emilia discuss the 10 biggest trends that unfolded in 2017.
Best of 2017: The Top Trends
John takes a look at some of 2017's key trends, including regulation, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.