Industry Issues & Initiatives
Wavelength Podcast Episode 123: An Examination of the SGX-NSE Row; Esma Targets Reporting Platforms
Wei-Shen Wong joins to discuss the brewing battle between the SGX and NSE and Anthony and James look at Esma's shot at reporting platforms.
Interviews from RIMES II Client Conference EMEA 2018
On May 2 this year, RIMES Technologies held its annual EMEA client conference at the Four Seasons hotel in London. WatersTechnology was there to interview a number of the attendees.
Flush with Cash, Paxos Plans Precious-Metals Blockchain Launch Next Week
In addition to going live with its blockchain, the trust company has netted an additional $65 million in Series B funding.
CLS Invests in R3 to Promote Blockchain for FX
CLS will join the R3 board and will help push the release of blockchain applications for currency markets.
The Promise and Peril of Cognitive Compliance Tools
Compliance officers say they are increasingly looking at AI-powered tools to help with things like surveillance, reporting and fraud monitoring.
May 2018: Mifid Data Woes Continue… for Some
While Mifid II still has some serious challenges for firms to contend with, one part of Europe believes it has a solution to some of the cultural--if not the practical--issues of the still-fresh regulatory regime.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 122: An Interview with Cboe's Chris Isaacson; GDPR Has Arrived
Cboe's CIO joins the podcast to discuss the exchange's tech migrations after the Bats acquisition, and Anthony and James give a primer on GDPR.
Quants Say Internal Data will Unlock AI’s Full Potential
At this year's North American Financial Information Summit, industry experts talked about the importance of sourcing and using internal data to find alpha.
Facebook Data Chief: Data Drives Convergence and Opportunity
At the WatersTechnology North American Financial information Summit, Facebook’s Stephen Harris said data can help in identifying and understanding convergence opportunities.
CFTC Stresses Exchange Role in Crypto Derivatives Guidance
Agency will step in and act where required, but the lion’s share of responsibility falls to venues.
Smartkarma Debuts Accelerator for Independent Research
Boost Research will aim to support sell-side veterans who set up their own shops.
QuantConnect Creates Tool to Develop, Share Algorithms
Through the Algorithm Framework, quants can use plug-and-play algorithms from across QuantConnect's user base.
Blockchain Execs Relaxed on Possible Threat from Quantum Computing
Blockchain proponents say the technology will evolve and may beat back the decryption threat posed by quantum computing.
Speak Up and Bespoke
Jamie looks at how a growing trend toward partnerships could lead to unprecedented technological advances in data management.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 121: An Examination of CQRS; Coinbase’s Institutional Play
Linedata's Dave Remy and Chris Condron discuss all things CQRS and James Rundle goes over some of the big news breaking in the crypto space.
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
With less than a month to go until the SGX lists its new India derivative products, anything can happen. All eyes are on India’s regulator, Sebi, as well as the country’s three exchanges, to see what action—if any at all—they will take.
ESG Data Specialist TruValue Labs Secures $13.6 Million in New Funding
The San Francisco-based company will use the investment to expand its language coverage and its AI-driven predictive analytics.
Don't Overstep the 'Creepy Line' When It Comes to GDPR
ING data chief says as firms comply with GDPR, they must be ethical when interacting with client data, especially as they incorporate more AI tools.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 120: CCP Non-Default Losses
James and Anthony look at the main issues around CCP non-default losses, who should be responsible for these funds, and where this is all heading.
Mapping Data a Worthwhile Project While the CAT Lies in Wait
Broker-dealers should look into gathering data that may be reported into the CAT even before the system goes live for its own internal purposes, experts say.
Ayasdi Partners with Navigant to Grow its AML Offering
The collaboration will be geared toward developing services that employ both AI and ML techniques to spot fraud, while helping banks with their development roadmaps.
CAT 'Tsar' May be Required to Break Gridlock
Experts say the structure of the decision-making process hinders its speed.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 119: SS&C's Acquisition Plans; Data Privacy Concerns; May 2018 Features
After its eleventh-hour bid deal for Fidessa fell through, SS&C is back on the hunt for an acquisition (or acquisitions). Anthony and James speculate on what that could mean for the industry.
Protectionism Seeps into the Capital Markets
What started with Brexit and the election of Donald Trump is now taking hold in India—protectionism.