Editors letter
To Merge, Or Not To Merge?
That is the question.
Firms Still Grappling with Mobile
As people escape on vacation, the issue of mobile technology is a timely one.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Australian regulators get ready for a tough line on robot trading.
Sell-Side Tech Glitches Provide Lessons for the Buy Side
As firms grapple with decreased IT budgets and work forces, we could see more headlines about problems that can be attributed to technology glitches.
Whatever You Do, Don't Push the Button
What in the world is going on in financial IT?
Knight Debacle Calls for Regulatory Scrutiny—and Caution
In the wake of Knight Capital's disastrous week, Anthony says the industry needs to avoid reactionary measures, and focus on the real problems.
What Went Wrong at Knight?
Everyone knows there was a bug in Knight Capital's trading system. The question is whether that bug was in the machine, or out of it.
August 2012: Armageddon? What Armageddon?
So far, 2012 hasn't produced the avalanche of heavy-handed regulations that the industry feared it would. Instead, Victor says the upcoming US election necessitates a more measured approach.
Everybody Has a Story to Tell
Anthony takes a second to acknowledge that he's not a great ping pong player, but Fadi Kaddoura is.
Power Play
Alternative technologies can provide the future of financial services
Buy-Side Technology Awards 2012: Entries Open Monday
The winners in this year's BST Awards will be announced on November 2 in London.
Fear and Loathing in London
There have been notable industry tech failures recently, but what about the regulators?
Let’s Talk About Solar Flares & the Destruction of Wall Street
Have you heard that a solar storm next year might just wipe out all communications systems and hobble Wall Street? But, hey, no need to panic or anything.
Business Continuity is Dead, Long Live Business Continuity
Regulators begin to wake up to cloud risks.
Lies, Damn Lies, and Surveys
Anthony says most survey numbers are bogus—so are they totally worthless? Not exactly.
But We’re Not Dead, Yet?
Banks submit their living wills to regulators, and move on swiftly.
July 2012: People Power
Technology may be the driver of the industry, but Victor says people and their relationships are at the heart of it.