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Cboe Plans Comeback in Crypto Markets
The US exchange is again planning to offer crypto derivatives, while after previous attempts to gain regulatory approval to list crypto ETFs were thwarted.
This Week: Fidelity Digital Asset, State Street, HSBC, Instinet, INTL FCStone, Quantopian
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
AFME Calls for pan-European Crypto Asset Taxonomy
The industry body has urged EU lawmakers and stakeholders to become leaders in delivering a common regulatory framework for digital assets.
DTCC Explores Gatekeeper Role for DLT Networks
Post-trade company looks to stay ahead of DLT curve with plans to act as CCP for firms trading on permission-based blockchains.
IBM Wants to Enable AI Model Sharing and Data Privacy
The technology provider is using advanced techniques and encryption to enable institutions to share AI models.
Brokers Cry SOS on Rule 606
While the industry has been granted a delay for SEC Rule 606, more guidance is necessary to move forward.
OpenFin Adds Data Privacy Layer to Operating System
OpenFin has deployed Exate’s data privacy technology to its operating system to help with new rules, such as GDPR.
SFTR Preparations Stifled by Data Availability
While the initial go-live date of SFTR is set for early 2020, data availability and legacy processes remain the leading roadblocks.
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Tap Traditional Firms for Market Surveillance
Digital currency exchanges are using established market surveillance services in a move that steps closer to institutional-level infrastructure.
Vendors Prep for Initial Margin Big Bang
Tech providers are emerging from all corners as the final phases of initial margin rules closes in, which are expected to capture over 1,000 buy-side and sell-side firms over the next 18 months.
CAT’s Tale: How Thesys, the SROs and the SEC Mishandled the Consolidated Audit Trail
WatersTechnology investigates the torturous journey to create a stock-trading database for the US, and where the project goes from here.
Crypto Markets Turn Traditional for Tools of the Trade
As interest in cryptocurrency trading refuses to wither, despite a bearish year, traders are increasingly calling for institutional-grade tooling from traditional markets to further develop the asset class.
The Problem Solver: Paul Bari, Nordea
Paul Bari’s career has taken him across oceans and continents, but his true north has always been a fascination with mathematics. Now, he’s tackling not only the future of one of Northern Europe’s largest banks, but its employees, too
Tech Releases Surge Ahead of Initial Margin Deadlines
The final phases of initial margin rules are expected to capture over the next two years more than 1,000 buy-side and sell-side firms, which technology providers see as potential customers.
US SIPs Must Evolve or Face Uncertain Future
Traditionally, the core of the US market data ecosystem has been the SIP feeds that consolidate data from all US exchanges. But as the cost of exchange data continues to rise, some firms are finding the US consolidated tapes to be a SIP that’s hard to…
Esma Calls for Unified Crypto Rules in Europe
The EU's market cops have urged the adoption of a unified approach to crypto assets across member states.
Top Stories 2018: The Crypto Round Up
The crypto space dominated headlines over the past 12 months and WatersTechnology looks at some of the top stories.
Dash Signs Off on eRoom Securities Acquisition
The acquisition will see the eRoom Securities platform be re-branded as Dash Prime.
Deep Learning: The Evolution is Here
Advancements in AI have led to new ways for firms to generate alpha and better serve clients. The next great evolution in the space could come in the form of deep learning. WatersTechnology speaks with data scientists at banks, asset managers and vendors…
Mifid II’s Reference Data Problems Drag On
Nearly half a year after Mifid II went live, sticky reference data issues are standing in the way of smooth compliance operations.
Auction System Glitch Led To LSE's Morning Blackout
London bourse's trading delay was the first such disruption in years.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 118: CAT ‘State of the Union’, RTS 27 & 28 Concerns, The ‘Big Tech’ Dilemma
Anthony and James discuss some of the big stories to come out of TradeTech Europe and then three legal experts look at how the SEC has been quiet about the CAT.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 112: A Look at How Fintechs are Being Disruptive
The past two weeks have seen some major announcements that point to fintechs being even more disruptive than in years past.
Bitcoin Futures Face Turbulent Times in the Windy City
Bitcoin conquered the world in 2017, but the performance of the futures looks like it will have to wait longer for take-off.