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LiquidityBook buys Messer in effort to beef up portfolio management capabilities
The OEMS provider has purchased the Hong Kong-based PMS provider—but don’t say it’s solely a play for the buy side.
Waters Wrap: Market data spend and nice-to-have vs. need-to-have decisions
Cost is not the top factor driving the decision to switch data providers. Anthony looks at what’s behind the evolution of spending priorities.
People Moves: DTCC, Adaptive, Northern Trust, SmartStream, Broadridge and more
A look at September’s people moves within the capital markets technology and data space.
This Week: FIX; DLT report; reporting fines; derivatives tech; startups and more
A summary of the latest financial technology news.
The consolidated tapes are taking shape—but what shape exactly?
With political appetite established on both sides of the Channel, attention is turning to the technical details.
Ignoring ESG data simply doesn’t make business sense
There’s a brewing controversy about “woke” ESG investments. But politics aside, ESG as a dataset brings more transparency to investment decisions.
SEC squares off with broker-dealers over data analytics usage
The Gensler administration has ruffled feathers in the broker-dealer community with a new proposal seeking to limit their use of predictive data analytics. But at the heart of this deal is something far more seismic: one of the first attempts by the SEC…
Shining a light on fixed income
Traditionally, fixed income as an asset class has presented market participants with several challenges due to the over-the-counter (OTC) model by which the bulk of securities are traded. Observable market data, especially for infrequently or thinly…
Crypto ECNs aim to offer alternative to Clobs
CrossX and Cypator bring ECN-style trading and settlement to crypto, but rivals claim infrastructure isn’t ready
In Absentia: Remembering Sandra Villena and finding her killer
Sandra Villena, a 32-year-old market data professional on the rise, was murdered while on vacation in October 2022. Nearly a year later, her friends and family are still seeking justice, while they learn how to live with the absence that now fills their…
In Absentia: Recordando a Sandra Villena y en búsqueda de su Asesino
Sandra Villena, una profesional de datos de mercado de 32 años con gran promesa, fue asesinada mientras estaba de vacaciones en octubre de 2022. Casi un año después, sus amigos y familiares todavía buscan justicia, mientras aprenden a vivir con la…
Waters Wrap: ICE, Nasdaq and differing views about cloud
As exchanges continue to embrace cloud, the decisions they make today will have long-lasting implications.
The Cusip lawsuit: A love story
With possibly three years before the semblance of a verdict is reached in the ongoing class action lawsuit against Cusip Global Services and its affiliates, Reb wonders what exactly is so captivating about the ordeal.
SGX’s new FX platform sees increased NDF trading from US firms
Sef exemption opens door to increased US buy-side interest
S&P tests ‘ChatIQ’ genAI search tool in revamped CapIQ desktop
The new tool is the culmination of integrating recent acquisitions, including IHS Markit, ChartIQ and Kensho.
This Week: EuroCTP, CME/DTCC, State Street, Broadridge and more
A summary of the latest financial technology news.
Getting the message out about Aeron’s messaging
A year after Adaptive’s acquisition of Real Logic’s Aeron, the search for users of the open-source tech continues as Adaptive promises that UDP messaging can usurp TCP.
Waters Wavelength Podcast: How do firms create data products?
Standard Chartered’s David Sharratt joins the podcast to discuss creating data products.
Snowflake partners with BMLL in another big tech-fintech tie up
The collaboration comes as part of both companies’ desire to eliminate end users’ need for intensive data engineering, as well as costly in-house data storage.
ICE to offer ultra-low latency data between the US and Europe
The offering will run eastward, connecting routes in the US with European markets in London, Frankfurt, and Bergamo.
Vendors under new scrutiny in CFTC due diligence push
The planned cyber resilience regime will force dealers to subject “critical” tech vendors to stricter audits.
Integration looms large for buy-side firms deciding on whether to buy or build
As high-speed trading systems become par for the course, asset managers turn their focus to integration capabilities, according to a new study.
LSEG’s PermIDs: Converting needs into opportunity
LSEG's PermID framework was conceived as a proprietary tool to address an internal challenge around identifying objects in the firm’s information model. Once it had proved its worth, it was rolled out to the firm’s clients to significant success.
This Week: Nasdaq, ICE, FIA Tech, SimCorp and more
A summary of the latest financial technology news.