Opinion
February 2019: Pulling Up Roots
Returning to the original mission seems to be a theme for 2019.
Of 5G and Privacy
As 5G networks come to fruition, Anthony says that people, companies and governments will need to be aware of the privacy and security concerns raised by this new wave of technology.
January 2019: On the Origin of SIP Feeds
Evolution takes different forms within capital markets.
The Death of Blockchain (Hype)
As we turn the calendar over, the hype machine surrounding the blockchain industry is still strong. Anthony hopes that it will meet an untimely demise in 2019.
Replicating Traditional Financial Markets
As strides are being made to encourage greater institutional participation in the trading of cryptocurrencies, Wei-Shen ponders whether the crypto space will end up looking exactly like the traditional financial ecosystem.
January 2019: Constitutional Crises and Gut Instincts
Uncertainty in politics and the global markets makes it difficult to predict what kind of year 2019 will be.
December 2018: Getting There
Data management is more about striving than finalizing.
Singing to the Tune of Data
Wei-Shen Wong wonders about the future of market data models, and how pricing models need to change.
December 2018: Walking Through Fire
James reflects on the importance of human involvement as trading technology evolves.
November 2018: Data and Tech Couples Therapy
Data and technology have a co-dependent relationship, for better or for worse.
The Quantum Computing Question
While interest in quantum computing has been slow to arrive in the capital markets, Wei-Shen, who attended this year’s Sibos conference in Sydney, says a tipping point might be soon to come.
November 2018: Bonfire of the Sandwiches
Regulators must reach an agreement on data sharing before Brexit, even if that requires working around EU rules.
We, the Laggards
While Anthony understands why banks are desperate to get in on the alternative data oil rush, he thinks that ultimately, they’re going to be disappointed.
The Exchange Data Fee Debate: Trick or Treat?
For some, the SEC's scrutiny of exchange data fees is scarier than ghouls, goblins and a toddler's Halloween candy-induced sleeplessness.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Machine
As the industry—and society, as a whole—embraces the promise of artificial intelligence, James argues that there is a need to train models on more than just mathematical data.
The End of Privacy
As cybersecurity issues become more daunting, and as vendors collect more of our personal information, Anthony says we will need Congress to take more of an active role in protecting citizens’ information, even as they willingly give it away.
October 2018: Coming Together
Data and technology, once firmly separate, are increasingly becoming the same function, both in the industry and in the pages of Waters.
To a Bright Future: Can Technology Save Us?
In echo chambers, it’s easy to believe that we’re heading for a horrible ending as a species. Anthony argues that people need to take a deep breath and a step back.
Fintech Finally Finds Its Feet
As Waters celebrates its 25th anniversary, James increasingly sees an industry more excited about technology than ever—and with good reason.
September 2018: Waters—Twenty-Five Years in the Making
This year, Waters celebrates the 25th anniversary of its founding. Victor looks back at a number of the seminal moments in its history and the staff members who helped shape the publication.
Ring Them Bells
Guess who has two thumbs and used one of them to press the closing bell at Nasdaq last Monday? This guy!
August 2018: Change Is the Only Constant
Victor reflects on how mergers and acquisitions have shaped the industry during his tenure as editor, and looks ahead at changes for Waters.