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Machine learning & NLP in the capital markets: Some examples from 2021
To show how ML and NLP are spreading across the industry, WatersTechnology highlights 20 stories from the last 12 months that feature unique uses of AI.
An EU Consolidated Tape: Advancements made in 2021, but still far to go in ’22
The second half of the year saw some long-awaited progress in the mission to fill the void of a consolidated tape in the European Union.
Data Claus is Coming to Town
Max Bowie is once again back with his market-data themed Christmas column.
Waters Wavelength Podcast: Episode 248 (A Merry Covid Christmas)
This week, Tony and Shen rant about dealing with Covid. No tech here, folks. Merry Christmas!
From overhype to practical use cases: the DLT projects that gained ground in 2021
WatersTechnology reflects on some notable distributed ledger technology projects.
Quantum computing: kryptonite for bitcoin and cyber security
Race is on to secure new encryption algorithms for DeFi, before quantum computers become a present danger.
2021 saw market data’s quiet revolution
This year, the SEC pulled the trigger on competing consolidated tapes and a new market data governance plan. In 2022, we will know if some of it can go ahead, or remain stymied by legal battles.
Waters Wrap: The biggest disruptors facing the capital markets as we head into 2022
In Anthony’s mind, eight topics will dominate the headlines in the New Year. They are…
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em: The inexorable march of exchange data fees
Following IEX’s decision to begin charging nominal fees for its market data, Memx is the last one standing not yet charging for data. Max asks whether it will follow suit, or whether any exchange will be brave enough to take a stance on unpopular data…
AFTAs 2021 Winner's Interview: CompatibL
CompatibL won the best new technology introduced over the last 12 months (trading & risk) category, thanks to its work around applying machine learning technology to help capital markets firms calculate more accurate risk measures.
People Moves: Cboe, Esma, ASIC, State Street, NeoXam, and more
A look at some of the key people moves from this week, including Erik Thedéen (pictured), who has been appointed vice chair of Esma.
This Week: Nasdaq/Equinix, Northern Trust, Goldman/Bloomberg and more
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Waters Wavelength Podcast: DTCC’s Peve on using tokenization to streamline private markets
Jennifer Peve, managing director and head of strategy and business development at DTCC, discusses the Digital Securities Management (DSM) platform the firm is working on for US private markets.
Clouding the issue: blurred lines divide banks and servicers
Banks are increasingly clashing with the big three cloud service providers over data security and configuration errors.
Exchange Trends—The Technology Challenges for Start-Ups
Start-up exchanges are looking at how to offer different types of trading methodologies and contracts to the marketplace. At the same time, decentralized finance and digital assets are shaping the future of all financial exchanges, and there is plenty of…
AFTAs 2021 Winner's Interview: HPR
HPR won the most innovative third-party technology vendor (infrastructure, outsourcing & development) category in this year's American Financial Technology Awards.
Slow burn to a big bang: How the new wave of tech is changing market data platforms
For decades, market data platforms have been critical components of financial firms’ trading infrastructures. But with changing user needs and emerging technologies gaining ground, will the platforms of the past be replaced by upstart challengers—or can…
UBS equities team gets to grips with SFDR funds, ramps up ESG scoring
An active equities team at UBS is refining its approach to ESG integration as it converts funds to Article 8.
People Moves: OCC, Enfusion, Exegy, IQ-EQ, and more
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Bronwen Bastone (pictured), who joins Enfusion as chief people officer.
Cloud promises cost savings, but users still overspend
Cloud overspending and overprovisioning is a pervasive problem as cloud usage is poised to grow in 2022.
UK regulatory consultation hopes to bridge gaps in AI adoption
The industry forum looks to inform recommendations for the safe use of AI in financial firms.
This Week: LSEG/Quantile, Ice, Morningstar/Sentifi, SimCorp/FundApps, and more
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Waters Wavelength Podcast: Bill Murphy on innovation discovery
Bill Murphy, managing partner at Cresting Wave, is back on the podcast with Tony to talk about innovation discovery.
IBM eyes ‘seamless integration’ of quantum, classical computing
Blending classical and quantum computing could reduce the cost of quantum calculations and eliminate the need to understand hardware specifics, IBM says.