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Barclays: The Future of Post-Trade is a Common Utility Platform
Financial firms are pushing for a distributed market infrastructure model through efforts like Isda's Common Domain Model and distributed ledger technology.
SimCorp to Allow Buy-Side Clients Plug-and-Play Access to Start-Ups
The Danish vendor is looking to partner with fintechs to allow for buy-side firms to benefit from minimal integrations and to reduce contractual barriers.
AI’s Next Phase – Thriving Through Implementation
Many in financial services are trialing artificial intelligence (AI) applications, with projects increasingly sophisticated in methodology and ambition. WatersTechnology, in partnership with SmartStream, recently convened a Chatham House-style discussion…
GreenKey To Release Front-End Dashboard For Analyzing Audio Data
The new tool, called the Blotter, will be a window into unstructured audio data as a form of operational alpha for the buy and sell sides.
APIs Move Beyond Payments to the Securities Servicing Industry
Swift’s Juliette Kennel talks about how APIs are evolving and expanding into the securities sector.
Societe Generale to Offer Clients KYC Service via an API
The French bank plans to make its KYC offering available to external clients by the end of the year as it continues to enhance SG Markets.
Bloomberg Advances on Cloud Data Strategy
The global data giant is working with clients to deploy its data services from the three main cloud providers.
Swift Develops API to Automate KYC Registry Data Consumption
The API was recently made available to all registry customers, with plans to offer a 'proactive API' next year to push new and updated data.
Universal-Investment Explores AI to Develop ESG Services
The administrator is looking at how artificial intelligence can be used to extract online sentiment and create customized alternative data services to attract clients.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 166: Brian Lichtenberger on Alternative Data
The CEO of 7Park Data joins the podcast to discuss the alternative data industry and where he sees the market heading in the future.
Northern Trust Adopts Cloud DevOps Framework
Waters Europe: The firm has developed a recent front-office application in its DevOps cloud, but mustering the courage to invest in new tech and development processes is a consistent internal battle, says CIO.
Using APIs to Increase Efficiency
FpML has been a key enabler of automation in the derivatives industry, but its value could be further enhanced by providing value-added web services with open connectivity.
OpenFin Adds Data Privacy Layer to Operating System
OpenFin has deployed Exate’s data privacy technology to its operating system to help with new rules, such as GDPR.
Buy Side, FISD Begin Industry Push for Alt Data Standards
Alternative data holds great promise as a leading indicator of alpha. But in response to firms struggling with the data science aspects of integrating the data, various industry participants are pursuing new initiatives to make it more accessible,…
Open API Opportunities Outweigh the Challenges for Banks
The financial industry has traditionally lagged in adopting open technologies, but its continued evolution may rely on one, in particular, argues Lisa Iagatta, chair of ISITC North America.
DTCC Chief Predicts Substantial Change to Market Infrastructures Within a Decade
Michael Bodson predicts technology will fundamentally change how the markets work.