Opinion
IRD's Editor on Finding Value From Data
Michael Shashoua considers how the industry defines value in relation to data management
Special FX
I've always had a particular interest in foreign exchange (FX), given it was the first asset class that I covered years ago. It's also, probably, the greatest success story of the financial services industry that's never reported. News at the end of last…
Choosing Data Battles
Choices concerning the value of data, the use of data utilities and planning data governance are gaining importance to firms preparing to meet data demands produced by new compliance requirements
Mark Your Calendars: The AFTAs, BST Awards and IMD Chicago
Anthony outlines the two awards programs under way and hopes to see you at Inside Market Data's Chicago event next week.
IRD's Editor on Basel Committee's Latest Guidance
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has been actively defining details of Basel III capital adequacy rules. Expect more from the committee throughout the remainder of the year.
A Long Way to Go
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) report on over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives reform makes for interesting reading, pointing out a number of areas where the markets are moving towards the Group-of-20 (G20) mandate set in 2009. The picture, overall,…
The Art of Cutting Corners
A recent survey indicated that many buy-side firms are content to create “workarounds” rather than invest in consolidated solutions and platforms. Anthony doesn’t think this is the best idea—but he understands.
Basel Committee Returns To Spotlight
The Basel Committtee on Banking Supervision sees the upcoming G20 summit as an opportunity to put forward more details on Basel III capital adequacy rules
Malfunction! Malfunction!
It’s not been a great week for capital markets technology. For the past seven days, I’ve had the image of Robby the Robot in my head, being told by Doctor Mobius to go against his basic programming, and building up to a short circuit as a result. This,…
IRD's Editor on CDO Effectiveness
Chief data officers have to get business and technology staffs to work together, and also rely on getting clout within their firms.
Max Bowie: In With the New (But Not Out With the Old)
With traditional datasets and tools no longer adequate for price discovery and risk management in today’s trading environment—as evidenced by the credit crunch and financial crisis—Max says real innovation requires revolution, not just evolution.
Anthony Malakian: Regulators Literally Doing the Best They Can
In an environment of budgetary constraints, regulators must invest in top-tier analytical technologies. But, as Anthony explains, there is no “try” when it comes to preventing another 2008.
Michael Shashoua: Confounding Interests
Following the twists and turns of the legal entity identifier story, Michael finds clashing regulatory authorities, political maneuvering, and attempts by outside interests to sort through the wreckage.
James Rundle: Prizing Open Markets
The introduction of competition, according to capitalist doctrine, is a pre-requisite for establishing an efficient and growing economy. But for the capital markets, James says, plans to open trading landscapes to new venues come with their own…
The Secrets of CDO Success
Naming chief data officers is starting to catch on among financial services firms, but it remains to be seen what authority and effectiveness they will have. CDOs will need cooperation from both C-level colleagues and firms' staffs
September 2013: Cheap is Expensive
The proverb, "buy cheap, buy twice," is known to pretty much all English speakers, and, as Victor explains, its use is particularly pertinent to the capital markets, especially when it comes to system selection.
IRD's Senior Reporter on LEI Opportunities for Vendors
While the public sector continues its work on establishing the legal entity identifier, vendors are deciding how they can use the identifier to create new products and services
We Weren’t in Kansas to Begin With
A measured approach, in all senses of the phrase, tends to produce better results.
The BST Awards are Upon us Once More
For the seventh year, entries for the Buy-Side Technology Awards are now open. Anthony explains what the judges are looking for when examining nomination forms.
Identifying LEI Opportunities
While many people take a much-needed vacation this month, regulators and vendors continue to make important decisions about the legal entity identifier