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Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 107: An Examination of the Thomson Reuters-Blackstone Deal
Anthony, James and Max Bowie dig into the Thomson Reuters-Blackstone announcement and try and figure out the winners and losers, industry-wide.
Thomson Reuters, Blackstone Agree $20B Financial & Risk Unit Spin-Off
Thomson Reuters has agreed to sell its Financial & Risk unit to a new company minority-owned by the vendor and majority owned by a consortium led by Blackstone Group.
Thomson Reuters in Talks to Sell Stake in Financial & Risk Unit
The vendor confirms it is in discussions to sell a portion of the financial data business it acquired in 2007 as a result of Thomson Corp.'s purchase of Reuters.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 105: Blackstone's Bill Murphy, Part 3
Bill Murphy, CTO of Blackstone, once again joins the podcast to discuss the private equity firm's new offices, designed to house its innovations team.
The Talent Trap: How to Attract and Retain Young Technologists
Senior technologists talk about the difficulties in retaining talent and the programs they’re implementing to stem the outflow of technologists from their firms.
Looking Ahead to BST North America
A preview of next week's conference agenda for Buy-Side Technology's flagship event.
Open Source, Cybersecurity, Fintech Relationships: A Look Back at the North American Trading Architecture Summit
Dan gives a recap of WatersTechnology’s biggest sell-side focused conference in the US.
More than a Fun Space: Getting the Most Out of Innovation Labs
Innovation labs have become the norm for most banks, but that doesn’t mean it’s a fool-proof strategy.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 60: Bill Murphy, Blackstone CTO
Blackstone’s head of technology returns to the podcast to talk about how firms can handle technical debt.
AFTAs 2016: Most Cutting-Edge IT Initiative: Buy Side—Blackstone
Blackstone is no stranger to the AFTAs winners’ circle. The $350 billion New York-based asset manager won the best IT integration initiative in the 2014 AFTAs, while in 2013 it won the most cutting-edge IT initiative, and Bill Murphy, the firm’s CTO, was…
Putting All Data in the Cloud Is Possible, Say Panelists
Data governance and close scrutiny of vendors will help bring all data into either public or private clouds, said Waters USA panelists.
Cybersecurity: A Proving Ground for AI
Artificial intelligence can show its true value to the industry in the cybersecurity space.
Innovation's Need for ‘Safe Spaces'
C-level executives at Waters USA talk about creating areas where innovation can prosper.
Robo Advisors: Opportunity or Threat?
Panelists at Waters USA 2016 had contrasting views on the impact of robo advisors.
Budget Burden: How to Talk Tech Spend with the Business Side
Panelists dig into what works—and what doesn't—when it comes to conversations about technology budgets.
C-Level Panel Discusses Effective Ways to Talk Budget with Business Side
Panelists dig into what works—and what doesn't—when it comes to conversations about technology budgets.
Panelists Question Future of Back-Office Operations
A C-level panel at the North American Buy-Side Technology Summit 2016 discussed where the benefit is in firms' back offices going forward.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 22: Blackstone CTO Bill Murphy
Dan and Anthony are joined by Blackstone CTO Bill Murphy, who talks business vs. technology, vendor pitches and much more.
NATAS Panel: Identify Business Strategy Before Innovating
Financial firms need to determine which systems best serve their strategy before completely overhauling their IT infrastructure
Bloomberg's Grauer Joins Blackstone Board
The financial industry veteran will add a seat on Blackstone's board to his existing duties as Bloomberg chairman.
Ipreo Scoops Up iLevel, Creating New Private Cap Markets Arm
Two buy-side providers join up to form comprehensive offering.
Wanted: Young, Talented Technologists
Dan DeFrancesco talks to folks around the industry about talent acquisition.
Knowing When to Pull the Plug
Members of the C-Level panel at NATAS talk about the importance of recognizing when you need to shut an application down.
Knowing When to Pull the Plug
Members of the C-Level panel at NATAS talk about the importance of recognizing when you need to shut an application down.