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The Allure of Technology Transformation
While technology transformation projects can seem more than they are, the reality is a little more practical says John.
Interview: Lifting the Hood on SmartStream's Reference Data Utility
Victor Anderson chats to Peter Moss, CEO of SmartStream's Reference Data Utility, about the project's premise and its benefits to industry participants.
Mifid II: Best Execution May See Heads Roll
The incoming changes to best execution practices mean participants across the industry must get to grips with various data challenges.
November 2016: Falling in Love with Julia
Victor sees a bright future for the Julia, the programming language released four years ago, that appears to be striking a chord with capital markets firms of various shapes and size.
Challenge Accepted: Chris Isaacson, Bats Global Markets
Chris Isaacson has helped build Bats Global Markets into one of the largest equity exchange operators in the world, taking on every challenge he’s faced with enthusiam.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 41: BNY Mellon CIO Suresh Kumar
Dan chats with BNY Mellon's head of technology about financial firms use of open source and dealing with regulations efficiently.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 40: North American Buy-Side Technology Summit
Dan and Anthony talk about the biggest topics at the most recent Waters event.
Utilitizing Reference Data – Animated Video
Sponsored by SmartStream
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 39: Blockchain Features
Dan, Anthony and Emilia discuss their three-part blockchain series.
Time Running Out to Enter the American Financial Technology Awards 2016
Online entries to this year's AFTAs close on the morning of Monday October 17, 2016.
Sizing Up Blockchain: A Special Report
This 12-page special report looks at the promise and hype surrounding distributed-ledger technologies.
Looking for Innovation in the World of Ideas
Wearable sensory technology, and a self-critical approach to methods of managing data are just two elements out there that can keep data operations sharp. Michael examines how these can enhance intuitions about financial data.
T2S: Moving Toward a Capital Markets Union
The challenging journey of Europe's new settlement platform and the speculations on the changes it will bring
Australia Considers Utility Model for AML/KYC
A centralized utility for AML/KYC data could help financial institutions and regulators monitor fraudulent activities.
Regulators Are Holding All the Cards, But Will They Play Them?
After years of rigorous sell-side regulations, the buy side is experiencing its turn in the spotlight as the eventual implementation of Mifid II approaches, but John thinks the European regulators need to decide on a more clearly defined position.
Blockchain: The Revolution Has Been Over-Hyped
Anthony Malakian talks to several capital markets executives to determine whether irrational exuberance has overtaken common sense.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 38: Bruno Campenon, BNP Paribas Securities Services
Dan talks to with Bruno Campenon, Americas head of custody and clearing services for BNP Paribas Securities Services, about the bank gaining approval to be a custodian for CME Clearing.
One Chain to Rule Them All?
Industry experts weigh in on how many blockchains are needed in the industry.
Blockchain: The Money Behind the Hype
Banks are interested in funding its development while venture capitals are waiting in the wings.
CDOs Must Build Bridges, Not Silos
"Market data and reference data functions are, if not unifying into a single unit, converging under a common structure."
Let’s Get Digital: Big Banks Consider Digital Currencies on Distributed Ledgers
The allure of creating a digital currency with distributed-ledger technology has continued to grow as financial firms gain a better understanding of how the complex technology works.
The Disruptor: Alasdair Haynes, Aquis Exchange
Aquis Exchange's Alasdair Haynes talks about his plans to challenge the existing exchange market structure.
October 2016: Where Do Startups Go to Die?
When it comes to survival as a fintech startup, Victor says, it's all about sales. If, as the CEO of a startup, you do not spend every hour of every day focusing on sales, you and your business will fail. Period.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 37: CBOE-Bats Deal, Machine Learning for Social Media
Dan and Anthony talk about CBOE agreeing to buy Bats Global Markets.