Opinion
May 2012: Ode to Experience
Like fine wine and cyclists, technologists get better with age.
James Rundle: Survival of the Fittest
Austerity is the key word in business and society at large. The ways in which the sell-side industry is streamlining its operations are being enabled by cutting-edge technology, though, and James believes the evolution on display is a key area of…
Anthony Malakian: Trust Your Gut
At this year’s North American Trading Architecture Summit, Anthony took note as speakers tried to explain how best to marry IT with the business. It’s a game of hits … and lots of misses.
Michael Shashoua: The Shape of Things to Come
Global industry messaging standards organization ISITC has put itself front and center in discussions that will influence the industry’s actions on operational innovation and regulatory compliance for years to come. Michael sheds light on the details of…
Max Bowie: Don’t Be the Fool Parted from Your Money
Widespread adoption of algorithmic trading has led to belief in the infallibility of computers. But as technology once restricted to institutional trading desks filters down to retail traders, Max asks whether the sophistication of the tools available…
And Down the Stretch They Come! Part II
Back for the second year, on the eve of the Kentucky Derby, Anthony handicaps the FinTech space for what's to come over the next 12 months.
Crashing Out
Ending the week with a bang.
Keeping Swift in the LEI Mix
Pronouncements that Swift's removal as a registration authority for the legal entity identifier mean it's completely "out," appear shortsighted, IRD editor Michael Shashoua says
'Broken Markets' Have Learned Little Since 2010 Flash Crash
Sal Arnuk, a partner at Themis Trading, takes a look back at the May 6, 2010 Flash Crash and finds that little has changed, to the detriment of the market as a whole.
'Broken Markets' Have Learned Little Since 2010 Flash Crash
Sal Arnuk, a partner at Themis Trading, takes a look back at the May 6, 2010 Flash Crash and finds that little has changed, to the detriment of the market as a whole.
Open Platform: How Data Can Open Doors to New Business Models for Exchanges
As competition for their traditional home turf heats up, exchanges must leverage their position as central liquidity venues to become conduits to market data and execution beyond their domestic markets—or risk someone else doing it, says Chris Pickles,…
Meeting of the Minds
TCA, shrinking budgets, outsourcing and regulation dominated this year's Trade Tech.
The State of Cloud Computing—the Results Might Surprise You
After moderating a webcast on cloud computing, Anthony finds that a lot of people are still uncomfortable with the cloud. Also, the Waters Rankings are open ...VOTE NOW!
Asia-Pacific Tour Diary 4
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua asks if data professionals feel lucky concerning what parts of operations they seek to preserve
The Importance of Root Cause Analysis
On a day that provided numerous informative panels and case studies, Anthony gives a quick look at a presentation on root cause analysis.
Keeping Up with Compliance
The ways in which technology is breaking down traditional roles.
Asia-Pacific Tour Diary 2
The impetus for the Australian Securities Exchange's corporate actions improvements does not come completely from within, finds Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua, reporting on Asia-Pacific developments from the region
Asia-Pacific Tour Diary 1
How Australian and other Asia-Pacific data professionals see the cultural challenges presented by the Japanese market, as Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua finds in Sydney
The First Wave of Form PF Requirements Are on the Horizon; Are You Ready?
As the story pitches pile up, Anthony is once again taking notice of Form PF.
The Changing Face of Trading
Automation, which began in the equities market, is spreading across the capital markets, even as a planned exchange in Burma bucks the trend.
How Will Tokyo Differ on Global Regulatory Initiatives?
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua focuses on how regulation affecting data may be received in the Asia-Pacific region, in advance of the Tokyo Financial Information Summit and coverage of events in Sydney and Singapore