Opinion
Lessons Learned from Samsung's Struggles
Even in a world where time is money, it doesn't always pay to be first.
Politicians and Tech Startups: A Match Made in Westminster
John matches up UK political party leaders with their most likely financial technology startups.
Opening Cross: Making Waves Across—and Beneath—the Oceans
Increasingly interconnected finanical markets present a range of challenges for trading firms looking to leverage their experience and technologies across regions and asset classes.
Golden Copy: It's A Legal Matter From Now On...
With a nod to Pete Townshend, nuances of the law in financial data regulations, especially in Europe, could become the most challenging aspect of compliance
Plumbing the Depths of Unstructured Data
Turning to organizing measures like collaboration, ‘microdata’ and application of standards can help manage a deep source of information.
September 2016: Blockchain’s Limits
As summer winds down, Anthony looks ahead to an upcoming feature that will take a hard look at the benefits and pitfalls of distributed-ledger technology.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 34: CurveGlobal CEO Andy Ross
Dan chats with CurveGlobal's CEO Andy Ross prior to its go-live date of September 26.
Keeping Your Cool When You Can’t Keep Your Cooling
The threat of an imminent outage isn’t just a technical issue: It’s also an administrative one.
MiFID II and Plato: Without Further Ado
Time isn't on anyone's side, so John thinks it's time for action on MiFID II and the future of Plato Partnership.
Looking Ahead to Fall's Hot Topics
Dan gives a preview of issues that need to be addressed before the end of the year.
Rise of the Machines: How Machine Learning is Changing the Capital Markets
Machine learning within the buy side is only set to grow, but getting data right is just the start.
Golden Copy: Basel III Accordion
Responsibility for compliance with capital adequacy rules dances a polka between the regulators and the regulated
Simplification, Brexit & Mergers: What’s Left for 2016?
John mulls over a few topics that he believes will play a significant part for what is left of 2016.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 33: IEX's Ronan Ryan
Dan gets an update on IEX’s status from president Ronan Ryan.
Tech Tunes: Songs for CTOs
Ten songs you've already heard but never realized applied to financial technology.
Opening Cross: To Shine Fresh Light on Data, Try an ‘Olympic’ Torch
Have you got what it takes to coach your data into delivering a medal-winning performance?
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 32: Seed CX CEO Edward Woodford, State of SEFs
Dan talks with Edward Woodford, CEO of Seed CX, the latest SEF fully registered by the CFTC.
Golden Copy: Inevitably Incorrect ... Or Not Necessarily?
When using data about risk to make predictions, or report accurately to regulators, how can one avoid being wrong?
Buy-Side Diversification May Leave Front Office Floundering
Going about change in a piecemeal fashion can lead to unwanted results.
Three Trading Venues, Three Different Approaches
IEX, NFX and Seed CX have taken different paths to reach where they are today.
Opening Cross: Things Data Execs Don’t Want to Happen While They’re Away This Summer
Keeping cool in summer isn't just about air conditioning; it's about knowing you have processes in place to keep everything running smoothly.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 31: HFT Debates, RBC’s Head of Tech and Ops, PTFs
Dan and Anthony talk HFT and about their August features.
Front-Running: A Thing of the Past
Dan looks at a recently published report that finds no evidence of front-running taking place in the equities market.
Cybersecurity: Heard It All Before
John says that while cybersecurity education is part of the puzzle, it's not the catch-all answer some are seeking.