Emerging Technologies
Robotics Strike Bum Note for Big Banks
Legacy concerns and spiraling costs are making robotic process automation technology increasingly unappealing for big banks.
Swift Mulls Lessons from Blockchain Nostro Pilot
One-size-fits-all approach inappropriate, and interoperability is key, blockchain trial report finds.
October 2017: Watchdogs Sharpen Their Tech Teeth
We’re all used to financial institutions complaining about the burden of regulation and the amounts of data they must collect, maintain and report. But spare a thought for the organizations that will have to capture and analyze more data than any single…
Finastra Uses Machine Learning for Fat-Finger Detection
The new piece of technology aims to tackle issue of erroneous trades at the source.
Knott Steps Down as NEX Optimisation CEO After Profit Warning
Jenny Knott vacates chief executive role of NEX Group's post-trade division following a profit warning earlier this month.
Acadian ‘Un-follows’ Microsoft Bing
The firm has changed its relationship status with Microsoft Bing, saying that it finds more value in orthodox sources of data, reports Risk.net’s Luke Smolinski.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 91: Sibos Preview; M&A Activity; Blockchain's Evolution
James and Anthony talk about the looming Sibos event in Toronto and take a look at some recent M&A activity and blockchain developments in the capital markets.
There Ain’t No Party Like a Bitcoin Party
Because the bitcoin party is definitely not going to stop and catch fire.
State Street Makes Global Head of Currenex, FX Connect Appointments
Three new global head roles appointed for State Street Currenex, FX Connect and GlobalLink businesses.
Millennials Possible Threat to Cybersecurity
As digital natives, the younger generation is not used to being given guidelines on how to use technology within a firm, panelists said.
BNP Paribas Pursues 40 Act Acquisition, Readies Live Blockchain Implementation
The French bank looks to make a "big" acquisition, and will go live with an internal blockchain for corporate actions within "weeks."
Ex-PolarLake CEO Randles Heeds Siren Call
The former PolarLake and Bloomberg exec sees opportunities in startup Siren's Big Data intelligence tools.
Parke Departs Brazil’s Agencia Estado, Eyes NY Opportunities
The veteran of the Brazilian and Latin American market data industry is seeking new opportunities in the US.
Trading Technologies Makes Surveillance Play with Neurensic Acquisition
Vendor picks up fintech firm for undisclosed amount, will incorporate machine learning into trade oversight.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 90: CCOs Talk About AI, Cyber Threats & Real-Time Monitoring
Compliance heads from Guggenheim Partners, Sierra Global Management, J Goldman & Co., and Rimes talk about trends in the regtech space. Anthony and James talk about the Symphony-Bloomberg battle.
RSRCHXchange Launches Virtual Library Tool
New tool allows buy- and sell-side users to organize research content more efficiently.
GDPR: The Next Big Regulation
While all the talk pertaining to regulation across the capital markets has centered on Mifid II, GDPR has surprised many financial institutions due to the extent of its reach and the data governance challenges is poses. Anthony Malakian talks with…
Machine Learning 'Nowhere Near' Replacing Human Traders
While beneficial, the best examples of machine learning integrate human influence, say execs at this year's North American Buy-Side Technology Summit.
The Talent Trap: How to Attract and Retain Young Technologists
Senior technologists talk about the difficulties in retaining talent and the programs they’re implementing to stem the outflow of technologists from their firms.
Buy-Side Mergers Hinge on Data Management, Information Flows
Business agility and awareness of a firm’s shortcomings are key, says Janus Henderson exec.
RSRCHXchange Unveils Apps, Hires North Americas Sales MD
The enhancements are designed to make it easier to access and manage research, while the hire of Harold Bailey is intended to respond to demand from North American firms.
Deutsche Bank Makes Autobahn Platform Code Public
150,000 lines of Autobahn code to be open-sourced and integrated into Symphony messaging platform.
House Lawmakers Pressure SEC to Postpone CAT
Congress has "serious concerns" about the SEC's ability to safeguard data, politicians say.