Banks
LSEG Faces Culture Shock Implementing its Cloud-First Program
LSEG CIO Ann Neidenbach said London is ‘tapped out’ of cloud DevOps talent.
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.
FCA Working on New Data Analytics Program
The UK regulator has moved much of its data to the cloud and is using more advanced analytics as it seeks to better regulate evolving financial firms.
People Moves: Finra CAT Fills CTO and CISO Positions
Also, a look at new hires for IHS Markit, UBS, TickSmith, BitGo and Amber Group.
Firms Struggle with SM&CR Compliance and Preparations
As all FCA-regulated firms will fall into scope of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime by the end of the year, concerns emerge on how to implement the regulation.
Banks Embrace the Use of Synthetic Data
Banks have long been using synthetic data to validate solutions, but tech advancements and regulatory pressure have established this practice as a crucial step in the development and testing of technologies.
People Moves: Xceptor, BIS, CFTC, Deutsche Bank, Tradewind, Dalzell
A look at some of the key "people moves" from July 8-12, including Alexandre Tombini, who joins BIS.
UBS’s Data Lake for Regulation Pays Dividends
Waters Europe: Data requirements are driving better data for consumption across the bank.
As Blockchain Projects Sputter, Capital Markets Firms are Having Second Thoughts
WatersTechnology examines some of the disillusionment permeating the capital markets when it comes to blockchain.
EU Sustainability Guidelines: 'It Will Require a lot of Thought & Investment'
Members of the Commission's TEG say that data availability and flexibility will serve as the greatest challenges.
HSBC Data Chief Urges Better Industry-wide Data Governance
The CDO highlights the importance of implementing a strong governance framework that's consistent across the organization.
Daiwa Capital Markets Tackles GDPR Using Multi-Layer Encryption Tools
Investment bank is anonymizing data to meet cross-border data protection and cybersecurity regulations.
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.
Sifma Rolls Out Bulk Transfer Plan
The plan will lay out a common process to move accounts if a broker-dealer falls into difficulties.
Growing Sanctions Complexity Causes Headaches for Traders
As more sanctions are issued, and become more complicated, firms find greater need for a monitoring service.
Banks and Bourses Increasingly Combine Cloud, AI for Data Projects
The combination of the two technologies is bearing fruit for firms struggling with legacy architectures, but education and talent remain tough obstacles to overcome.
Banks Forge Cloud Agreements to Split Accountability
Banks are trying to split responsibility for their operating environments with the major cloud providers. Regulators are having none of it.
Banks and Buy-Side Firms Encounter Challenges with Public Cloud Adoption
Moving to the public cloud is not as simple as flipping a switch. Anthony Malakian speaks with early public cloud adopters to find out some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
March 2019: The King is Dead, Long Live the King
Introducing WatersTechnology, our new monthly magazine that brings together fintech and data journalism like no other.
The Change Manager: Fabrice Silberzan, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Fabrice Silberzan is playing a key role in the transformation of BNP Paribas Asset Management. With his background working across different cultures and various roles, from IT to securities and HR, the opera-loving Frenchman has a lot of lessons to share…
Vendors Prep for Initial Margin Big Bang
Tech providers are emerging from all corners as the final phases of initial margin rules closes in, which are expected to capture over 1,000 buy-side and sell-side firms over the next 18 months.
Crowded Alt Data Market Makes Standing Out Difficult for Providers
As alternative data companies battle for capital and a coveted spot in investment managers’ portfolio strategies, they are turning to bespoke marketing and partnerships to stand out in an industry where firms still struggle with data science resources.
CLS Sees Growing Buy-Side Demand for FX Settlement Risk Solutions
Buy-side participants are now more aware of the risks associated with FX settlement, and are getting more involved in managing them.