Opinion
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 1: Bloomberg Terminals, Work Force Issues
Dan and Anthony discuss their recent opinion pieces in their inaugural podcast.
Bloomberg Blow Up: Predicting the Death of the Terminal
A recent report by the New York Post says Bank of America is looking into decreasing the amount of Bloomberg terminals it has.
Opening Cross: Choose Your Partners for the ‘Year of the Ecosystem’
Choose wisely: The right partner can make or break your business.
What Gets You Out of Bed: Money? Ego? Happiness? An Alarm Clock?
Do you want to be a big fish in a small pond, or the opposite?
Golden Copy: Were They Right About 2015?
Data management for financial services did see incremental development, particularly in data governance planning, setting the stage for 2016 expectations
Adventures in Analytics: Firms Push for Better Ways to Look at Unstructured Data
One of the hottest trends in the industry is one that's been around for a while: analytics.
WebRTC: A Comet That Will Kill Off Trading Turret Dinosaurs
The potential benefits of a WebRTC foundation include up to a 50 percent cost reduction when compared to average trading turret hardware expenses, according to Greg Kenepp.
January 2016: Creeping Along the Continuum
While it's impossible to know what the future might hold, it's almost guaranteed that upstarts will look to upend incumbents in 2016.
Dan DeFrancesco: The Other Side of the Story
Dan talks to the CTO of High-Frequency Trading shop, post Flash Boys.
Tim Bourgaize Murray: A Newer World
Tim gives some advice on the need for more openness among technologists.
Michael Shashoua: The Smart Play on Stress Tests
Michael looks at new stress testing demands stemming from everything from Basel III to BCBS 239 to CCAR.
Max Bowie: Phishing in the Liquidity Pools of the Capital Markets
In 2013, 53 percent of exchanges reported experiencing a cyber-attack, and Max would be shocked if that number has not already reached 100 percent.
Opening Cross: Are You Entitled to Answers?
Can't handle the truth? Or just can't handle a lack of timely answers?
IRD's Editor on 2016 Data Management Issues
Data management harmonization and harnessing multiple databases figure big in meeting demands
Your 2016 Trifecta: Machine Learning, Blockchain & Social
The New Year will be about machine learning, more blockchain and more social.
Golden Copy: 2016's Biggest Data Challenges Emerge
Industry leaders see centralization of data as most important issue to address
Open Platform: Ghosts of Trading Floors Past──Disruption in the Dealing Room
Consultant and industry veteran Tom Perigoe harks back to the role of infrastructure integrators in creating dealing rooms of olde.
Making a Better Industry: New Year's Resolutions for the Capital Markets
Cyber security, blockchain and SEFs all need work in 2016.
'To Seek a Newer World'
In his final column, Tim reflects on his time at Waters and implores the industry to think — and speak — bolder as another era takes hold.
Casting 'Flash Boys': Picking the Stars for Michael Lewis' Next Blockbuster
Dan does a little bit of casting for Michael Lewis' most recent book following the release of "The Big Short" in theaters.
Opening Cross: The Royal O’Tannenbaums of Market Data
Wishing all our readers a very happy ho-ho-holidays.
Golden Copy: Basel Sequel Fatigue
The prospect of a 'Basel IV' has many wondering about several issues still outstanding with Basel III
Forgotten Disruptors: The Buy Side
Recapping a key theme from Waters USA.
A Look Back at Waters USA: Pragmatic Innovation
Dan DeFrancesco takes a look back at Waters USA.