Facebook Data Chief: Data Drives Convergence and Opportunity
At the WatersTechnology North American Financial information Summit, Facebook’s Stephen Harris said data can help in identifying and understanding convergence opportunities.
Half of Investment Firms Won’t Be Ready for GDPR
Survey finds over 50 percent of investment firms are unprepared for GDPR’s May 25 deadline, but financial services is still ahead of the game compared with other sectors.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 114: A Recap of FIA Boca - Blockchain, Crypto, AI, Brexit
WatersTechnology attended the Futures Industry Association's annual conference in Boca Raton, Florida. These are the takeaways.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 96: CAT Concerns & Big Tech Takes Aim at Asset Managers
Anthony and James look at developments pertaining to the Consolidated Audit Trail and wonder if big-tech companies could challenge traditional asset managers.
Machine Learning: On the Ground Floor, Ready to Rise
While much of the talk about machine-learning technology in capital markets is overblown, there’s no question that these tools are set to become increasingly prevalent over the coming years. Anthony Malakian takes stock of where the industry stands based…
The Balkanization of JavaScript
JavaScript has spawned many different frameworks and libraries—each with some cutting-edge functionality, and each with its own set of challenges. In this environment, CTOs must balance allowing freedom to experiment with new tools while making sure the…
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 71: Social Data, Analytics and Trading
Stephen Morse gives a presentation on how traders are using information created via Twitter to derive trading insights.
'The Circle' Trailer Highlights Kool-Aid Mentality in Silicon Valley
Upcoming movie examines culture at large technology companies on the West Coast.
Machine Learning Could Help Filter Social Media's ‘Noise'
Panelists from WorldQuant, Thomson Reuters, OneMarketData and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago discussed the challenges of tapping into the power of social media.
Apple vs. the FBI: A Fight That Could Turn Ugly
Industry participants give their thoughts on what the ‘FBI v. Apple' case could mean for capital markets firms.
Apple vs. the FBI: A Fight That Could Turn Ugly
Industry participants give their thoughts on what the ‘FBI v. Apple' case could mean for capital markets firms.
Cordium's Barile Discusses the Company's New Social Media Monitoring Service
Firms' confidentiality policies need to adapt to the changes in social media and technology.
Bloomberg Buys Netbox Blue, Integrates Technology into Enterprise Compliance Platform
Bloomberg's purchase of Netbox Blue comes after the two firms held a partnership for two years.
REDI Looks Outside of the Financial World for Financial World Support
More single-dealer EMS acquisitions could be in REDI's future
Battles Over Data's Value
Debate about privacy and value of retail consumer data illustrates similar issues with financial industry data. Financial services firms and proponents of open standards are seeking ways to break others' grips on valuable data
Lessons of Facebook's Overreach
Financial industry firms should recognize the value of data they collect and analyze, and tread more carefully as a result
2013 Review: Social Media, ‘Hash Crash’ Are 2013’s #trendingtopics
Just as 2010 was the year of the Flash Clash, 2013 will be remembered as teh year of the “Hash Crash,” when the debate over whether social media influences stock prices was settled by hackers.
Nasdaq Fined $10 million for Facebook IPO Failings
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has levied a $10 million fine on exchange operator Nasdaq, in response to its system failings while conducting the initial public offering (IPO) for Facebook.
2012: A Year of Opinions
Highlights from Waters' opinion pieces over the past year.
Exchange Competition Just a Veneer, Says Aquis Chief
Alasdair Haynes, CEO at the newly formed Aquis Exchange suggests there is much room for improvement within the exchange world in terms of competition and innovation.
