Opinion
The Continued Convergence of the OMS, EMS
A new study shows that there's still a lot of disagreement about merging order and execution management systems. Functionality will be the key differentiator for the winners.
Next Step For Identifiers: Spotting Red Flags
Alacra's potential use of its Authority File database to trigger alerts of corporate events that have caused regulatory status changes, could be key to linking identifiers—especially the LEI
IRD's Editor on Reference Data Infrastructure Changes
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua tracks common themes in the features in the February issue: regulation impacting data infrastructures, and convergence and centralization of data.
The Show Must Go On
As regular readers of Buy-Side Technology, Sell-Side Technology and Waters will have noticed over the past week, we're gearing up for the first annual Sell-Side Technology Awards, to be held in New York on April 23.
Some Sell Side for the Buy Side
Anthony previews the inaugural SST Awards, and reviews the top buy-side stories from this week.
Out With The Old, in With The New
Stories covering AIFMD, IFRS 13, phase-out of old data management processes, JP Morgan's data restructuring and possible open source LEI all point to key changes that have happened in the past month for the industry
The 2013 Sell-Side Technology Awards Are Coming
We are happy to announce that Waters magazine will be hosting the inaugural Sell-Side Technology Awards on the evening of April 23 in Manhattan. We are currently in the throes of confirming our judging panel, but pretty much all the other details have…
IRD's Editor on Basel Committee Principles
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua says the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has raised more questions about how data managers should deal with risk data.
Introducing the First Annual Sell-Side Technology Awards
Although I usually talk around a specific area or news item in my weekly letter, today I’ll be introducing Sell-Side Technology’s newest event.
Who is a Pure-Cloud Strategy Appropriate For?
Anthony wonders if over the next decade even larger buy-side firms won't employ an all-cloud IT strategy.
Basel Committee Principles Raise More Questions
Parameters for effective risk data aggregation and reporting issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision appear to encourage data management improvement, but how that will be done is left unanswered
February 2013: All the Gear But No Idea
Recalling the frustration of the pre-USB days filled with floppy disks and drivers, Victor is glad that finally, the user experience is becoming more and more important.
James Rundle: Doubling Up and Doubling Down
As the introduction of SEFs inches closer, some question whether there is even a need for them, given their correlations with designated contract markets. Whatever the future looks like, James says, continuing investment in technology on the sell side…
Anthony Malakian: FIXating on Cost
As the broker community continues to struggle with the rising costs of managing FIX connections, third-party providers are trying to penetrate that market. Anthony says the buy side will have a significant say in the outcome of this conversation.
Michael Shashoua: Muddying Capital Adequacy
Delays and changes to the Basel III rules, including lower minimums for liquidity, are revealing gaps in what was once seemingly watertight regulation. Michael says the architects of the rules are losing the benefit of the doubt.
Max Bowie: The Future Isn’t Analytics or Latency, It’s ‘Analatencytics’
After years of focusing on reducing latency, firms are placing greater emphasis on reducing costs, Max says, meaning that latency projects must now be tackled as part of broader initiatives and deliver more than just raw speed.
IRD's Editor on Data's Role in Risk Management
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua considers how well data management efforts are responding to regulation and risk developments
With OTC Reform, Conception and Consolidation Rule
I was originally going to start this column with the words ‘it feels like we’ve been talking about derivatives reform for years’, until I realized that’s exactly what we’ve been doing. There’s a sense of forward motion now, at least, with the first…
Open Platform: Products Don’t Sell Themselves
Great developers build great products, but aren’t necessarily good business people. Those who recognize this—and are willing to hand over responsibilities to others with the right skills for each function—stand a better chance of their product achieving…
Roots Of Data Management Rationales
Basel III is but one aspect of the direct line going from risk management imperatives driving regulation that affects data management
With White, Better the Outsider?
In her new role as chair of the SEC, Mary Jo White must demonstrate that she's more than a prosecutor, but someone who can also bring stability to the market.