Opinion
Sell Side Forges Ahead with Ambitions for Live Blockchain
John reviews recent announcements from blockchain consortium R3 and the Digital Trade Chain Consortium
The Walls Really Do Have Ears
The awful inevitability of cyberattack—and how the threats are only growing
June 2017: Silver Lining in a Perfect Storm
Max says firms can find opportunities in the data challenges presented by regulation.
Looking for Questions Where the Answer Is Blockchain
Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the distributed ledger.
IBM Watson, Euro Clearing and Finastra: A Week in Review
John reviews some of last week’s top sell-side stories, including the European Commission’s proposals for new rules on the supervision of non-EU CCPs.
Brexit and the Buy Side
Hung parliaments are rarely a good thing for stable democracies or buy-side strategies.
Shining a Light Into Opaque Markets Through Technology
Emilia looks at how technology has been able to bring transparency into even the most opaque of markets.
The Case of Portugal’s Blockchain
Blockchain could be more than just a disruptive tool for the financial services industry.
Open Platform: Don’t Drop EDM Efforts Based on Deregulation Assumptions
Asset Control's Martijn Groot explores how US proposals for lighter regulatory reform and Brexit negotiations may impact EDM and data management professionals in the coming months.
Brexit Offers London Banks Opportunities for a New Start with Cloud & API
John says investment banks relocating as a result of Brexit have a chance to rethink technology infrastructures.
June 2017: Will AI Deliver Where Blockchain Has Disappointed?
Victor says artificial intelligence (AI) has reached its tipping point, and its march forward in the capital markets is unstoppable.
Cash Is King for Euronext and R3, But for Very Different Reasons
Euronext makes its play for FX through hefty M&A investment, while R3 announces a sizable intake from its own investors.
May 2017: Don’t Put All Your ESGs in One Basket
Max summarizes the highlights of the May issue of Inside Data Management.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 69: AQR's CTO, Neal Pawar, on Engineers & Open Source
Neal Pawar, AQR's CTO, joins Dan and Anthony to talk about attracting talent, the future of open source, and his love of Liverpool football club.
Mifid II: The Movie
John attempts to introduce some levity into Mifid II with some truly awful movies based on the impending European regulation.
Buy-Side Tech Vendors Focus on the Middle Office
A series of mergers and acquisitions between technology vendors means buy-side firms have more options in the middle office space.
One Final Pause Before an Exit
Dan offers some final thoughts on the divisive issue of exchange speed bumps as the curtain comes down on his Waters tenure and he prepares for pastures new, although not far away—he joins the Risk staff at the beginning of May.
Where Are the Women?
Why the lack of gender diversity in finance leads to less revenue for the buy side.
Fearless Girls and the Board Seat
Diversity is in the news these days and Emilia points out women are looking for inspiration to reach leadership roles in banks.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 68: An Inside Look at IBM Watson
Marc Andrews of IBM sits down with Anthony and Dan to discuss the company's use of Watson for regulatory compliance and surveillance.
Taking up the Sell-Side Technology Baton
John introduces himself as the new custodian of Sell-Side Technology following Dan’s departure to Risk Magazine.
May 2017: Reasons to Be Cheerful
While many fintech firms have come and gone, Victor argues that the industry is better served now than ever.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 67: A Farewell to Dan
Dan and Anthony talk about how technologists—and traders—are portrayed in TV and on the big screen, and just how accurate those portrayals are.
Ta Ta for Now: My Goodbye to Waters
Dan issues his final weekly editor’s letter before leaving for Risk.net.