Opinion
But We’re Not Dead, Yet?
Banks submit their living wills to regulators, and move on swiftly.
James Rundle: Whale for Breakfast
JPMorgan’s losses from the ‘Whalegate’ fiasco have reignited debate on the Volcker Rule. Risk metrics, or the alteration thereof, are being blamed for this latest example of trading malfeasance, but James says it’s continued vagueness over regulation…
Anthony Malakian: Stressed Out
Due to the financial meltdown and subsequent regulations, firms are challenged with finding a balance when going about stress testing. Anthony says that while the initial cost may be steep, the rewards can be great for everyone involved.
Michael Shashoua: The Crawl of Progress
Global regulatory authorities have inched just a little bit closer to defining what the LEI will be and how it will be administered. The Financial Stability Board’s plans for a three-tiered administrative structure inspires more questions about how to…
Max Bowie: Technology Is Getting Smaller, and So Is Sifma
When it comes to technology, from mobile devices to datacenter footprints, small is usually beautiful. But a smaller footprint isn’t always good: The annual Sifma technology exhibition was once again even smaller than in years past. Max asks whether…
July 2012: People Power
Technology may be the driver of the industry, but Victor says people and their relationships are at the heart of it.
Open Platform: Big Data, Minus Big Delays or Big Storage
With data volumes constantly rising, and firms looking to apply Big Data analytics to gain value from even more datasets, is there such a thing as too much data? Speed requirements and storage limitations demand a smarter choice for capturing Big Data,…
The Buy Side as Big Data Laggards
After Tuesday's Big Data Online Summit, Anthony once again asks why the buy side has largely chosen to sit on the sidelines.
Just When You Thought it Couldn't Get Worse
The banking sector implodes with spectacular efficiency this week.
MDM, Analytics and Big Data, Oh My!
These current financial data operations industry buzz words all connect back to legal entity identifiers, and thus require attention, says Tony Brownlee of Kingland Systems
Big Data Online Summit: Big Data as a Vehicle for Change
Firms are seeking to consolidate silos and take a strategic approach, even as implementation should remain tactical, according to participants at the Big Data Online Summit.
Big Data's Different Dimensions
The buy and sell sides have different uses for Big Data, as panelists at the Big Data Virtual Summit 2012 discussed.
Sifma Tech Expo Takeaways
Legal entity identifier (LEI) standards discussions proved to be a highlight of this year's Sifma Tech Expo
Some Ideas for Sifma 2013
Sometimes good ideas fall apart over time. After all, what might have been hugely successful in the past can become played out and even unnecessary as environments change, according to Anthony.
Back to the Future
Incoming regulatory changes prompt introspection at Sifma week.
Preparing for an Audit in the New Regulatory Regime
The 2008 financial crisis continues to drive major change in the regulatory landscape. More stringent requirements for disclosure, oversight and control are shaping how business is conducted and what is demanded of buy-side and sell-side firms. By Jayme…
Is it Really Possible to do More with Less? Linedata Says “Yes!”
As on-demand technology and cloud-based services apps permeate more and more aspects of our lives, financial services software is now also making the transition.Welcome to a new era of software services. By Gavin Little-Gill
Regulation and Market Structure Dominate Thought at Sifma
Derivatives reform top of the agenda, with the US regulatory landscape analogous.
Regulators Advocate Broader View of Data Systems Issues
Teresa Glasser, acting deputy director of the US Treasury Office of Financial Research, spoke about taking an overall view of data and systems issues for identifiers, in a discussion at Sifma, as Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua recounts
March 2013 LEI Deadline Tough to Meet, Sifma Panelists Say
Robin Doyle, a senior vice president at JP Morgan Chase, remarked that the legal entity identifier (LEI) deadline may be tough for the industry to meet, as Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua relates in this audio commentary
Open Platform: To Avoid Indecent Exposures, Go Big (Data) or Go Home
Managing risk exposure requires a wealth of market and position data, and the ability to monitor it effectively. Firms have this data, but may still be exposed to catastrophic risk if they don’t have sufficient data capacity and analytical processing…