Cloud
The API Economy’s Existential Crisis
Has the so-called ‘API economy’ been over-hyped, or is there value in recalibrating an open API strategy? WatersTechnology examines.
Robo-raters Help Banks Vet Vendors for Cyber Risk
These specialists are touting services for monitoring third parties amid tougher rules on outsourcing risk.
FactSet, OpenFin Pairing Marks Major Step in Interoperability Movement
FactSet's deployment on top of OpenFin and vote of confidence in the FDC3 standards paves the way for next evolution of desktop interoperability.
Banks Begin Exploring Homomorphic Encryption Use Cases (Part 2)
Josephine Gallagher explores some of the real-life applications of homomorphic encryption in development and the main roadblocks to its adoption.
IBM and Bank of America Prep Financial Services-Specific Public Cloud
With security, privacy, risk, and control in mind, the duo have teamed up to provide an all-encompassing public cloud utility for the financial sector.
Confluence & StatPro: A Sign of the Buy-Side Times
Confluence has a big job ahead integrating StatPro’s various analytics tools.
Confluence Buys StatPro
For £161.1 million, Confluence has purchased StatPro. Both companies stand to gain more global clients, and users can expect new products meant to alleviate pain points felt by the buy side.
AI in the Cloud: How the Two are Making for a Perfect Match
As more financial institutions are starting to expand their usage of AI, they are turning to the cloud to help scale up. However, there are things to consider before doing so. Wei-Shen Wong examines.
MarkitSERV Delays Credit Rollout for TradeServ Platform
The vendor is live with FX NDFs on the new cloud-based platform, but credit has been pushed to 2020 earliest.
IBM Uses Homomorphic Encryption on Real Financial Data
The tech giant tested the technique on tasks involving machine learning at a large bank, with positive results.
CME, Google Ally for Cloud Market Data Access
The partnership will allow existing and potential subscribers around the world to access all CME Group data via a connection to Google Cloud.
Bureau Van Dijk Rebuilds Risk Management Platform
Bureau Van Dijk's Compliance Catalyst has been rebuilt ahead of plans to move the platform to the cloud, as well as navigate the EU's fifth anti-money laundering directive.
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.
Microsoft Trials CAT Offering with Broker-Dealers
The technology giant is carrying out pilots on an Azure-based service for the SEC's CAT that will be ready for use within six weeks.
As Blockchain Evolves, Interoperability Between Vendors Could Create Challenges
During the most recent CFTC TAC meeting, members discussed interoperability issues, as well as quantum encryption concerns.
SAP to Launch Data Lake for End-User Analytics
The service is planned to be released later this year, with the software provider also looking to introduce more Sybase customers to its Hana platform.
Cloud Worries Show Up in New EU Outsourcing Guidance
Financial firms must maintain a register of all outsourced critical functions under new guidelines now in effect in Europe.
Sibos Gets a Social Conscience
Climate, Brexit and ethical AI were all on the agenda at the massive conference this year, as cloud, cybersecurity and APIs remained major topics of discussion.
Microsoft: Homomorphic Encryption Has Big Implications for Capital Markets
The company is carrying out proofs of concept with banks and asset managers on the technology that allows computation on encrypted data.
FCA: UK Regtech Hype Has Cooled
The UK financial regulator is seeing fewer entrants into the industry as start-ups struggle to break into the market.
Fannie Mae to Digitize Multi-Family Loan Portfolio with SimCorp Pilot
US mortgage financing enterprise hopes to transition to a new digital system for its multi-family loans mortgage book in 12 to 15 months.