Industry Issues & Initiatives
Dealers Push for Delay of European Derivatives Trading Obligation
Banks and industry associations warn of havoc if current timeline is implemented
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 82: An Examination of ESG & What's New With Reg SCI
Anthony and James talk AI and ESG, Reg SCI and the SEC, and Game of Thrones and Dragons.
To Take Advantage of AI, a Multi-Faceted Approach is Necessary
Firms looking to capitalize on new cognitive technologies will have to learn how to combine AI, machine learning, RPA, NLP and various other tools to fully take advantage of this revolution.
Fidelity Continues Digital Currency Experimentation with Coinbase Link
Investment manager partners with Coinbase to allow digital currency holdings to be represented in portfolio views
Singer Taps Torstone Technology for MiFID II Solution
UK-based N+1 Singer selects Torstone’s InfernoRC module to comply with transaction reporting requirements under MiFID II.
Euronext Takes Stake in LCH’s French Clearinghouse
European exchange group Euronext has signed a deal for clearing services with LCH, scuppering a previous agreement with ICE
ESG: Turning Green into Green
ESG is booming, but there's room for further development—Waters speaks to executives from banks, hedge funds, asset managers and vendors to explain how this sector is growing and how AI can speed up its development.
Steps Closer to Functioning Oversight
The CFTC has begun staffing up, after a long period of thinning leadership.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 81: Fintechs in the Regulatory Crosshairs & Brexit Fallouts
Emilia David fills in for Anthony Malakian to discuss fintech and Brexit with James Rundle, followed by a Game of Thrones recap.
Gen X Is No Different from the Baby Boomers
Complaining about the influence of the new generation is de rigueur in some executive circles. But, James argues, senior technologists might not want to be the first ones to cast stones.
Brown Brothers Harriman Wades into RegTech and Robotics
From RPA to machine learning to regtech, financial institutions are seeing great disruption coming out of the fintech space. BBH’s new fintech czar talks about how the bank is handling the change.
Quantum Computing: Beyond Zeros and Ones
Traditional computers as we know them are reaching a fundamental barrier where they will not be able to solve certain problems or go any faster—enter quantum computing.
Neptune Adds Rabobank and TD Securities as Latest Dealers
Trading network adds banks to bring total dealer members to 24.
Brexit Brings Boom to Bankenviertel as Tech Firms Eye Frankfurt
Eurozone's financial capital seen as the big Brexit winner as tech vendors begin to follow banks in launching new Germany-based services
AcadiaSoft Launches Consulting Services for Initial Margin Rules
Vendor will provide a service that advises banks and buy-side firms seeking margin-model approval from the Fed ahead of 2018 deadline
July 2017: The Human Factor
In the world of traditional data management versus advanced analytics, some see data managers as sherpas and data science professionals as rocket scientists.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 80: All About Digital Currencies (And Some Libor, Politics & Game of Thrones)
There were major moves in the crypto space this week, which James has covered closely. They also discuss Libor's future phase-out, talk politics and analyze Game of Thrones.
Cutbacks and Opportunities: The Market Data Job Market
In spite—or because—of the rising cost and complexity of data, cost-cutting and streamlining initiatives continue at financial institutions. Kirsten Hyde looks at how these efforts are affecting the headcount and structure of market data departments, and…
FCA Puts Libor on Notice for 2021 Phase-Out
UK regulator puts scandal-hit benchmark on notice as industry examines alternative rates
Frontier Finance: Shaky Foundations Hinder Digital Currencies
Digital currencies are going through birth pains as an asset class, but some believe they can become the next commodity of choice for traders
SEC Extends Reach to Digital Currencies
US regulator makes strongest move yet toward overseeing finance’s Wild West
Bitcoin Braces for a Blockchain Split
Bitcoin could diverge into two different versions of the same currency on August 1, creating further issues for institutional involvement.
CFTC Approves LedgerX Bitcoin CCP
Long-awaited ruling shows digital currencies are pushing for institutional-grade market structure
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 79: IBM's Major Moves & FCA Worries about Mifid II Readiness
IBM makes headway with blockchain and encryption services; the FCA's Stephen Hanks says firms need to make decisions about their ARMs and APA providers soon.