Enterprise data management
Here to Stay
Turbulent economic conditions and regulatory pressure have resulted in increased awareness of reference data challenges, and end-users are as active and united as ever. Carla Mangado speaks to Societe Generale's Oliver Rose about recent market…
Utilizing Centralization
The concept of a global centralized reference data utility is not new. But some argue now could be the right, and perhaps the only time, to make it a reality. Carla Mangado asks what the next step will be, and whether there is enough clarity on the issue…
Climbing the Data Maturity Ladder
Data maturity is now one of the main topics of discussion in the data management world, and industry associations and firms are collaborating to identify the optimal data management maturity model. Carla Mangado explores how and why a standard model…
The Raw Truth
The concept of integrating data sources and creating a golden copy has long been seen as the best way to resolve reference data challenges, but with volatile market conditions firms are increasingly reviewing opportunities for granting users access to…
A Central Focus
Enterprise data management is not just for banks - it is also a hot topic for central securities depositories, which are increasingly looking to streamline data and improve quality. Tine Thoresen reports
A New Breed of Regulators
The market turmoil has resulted in widespread criticism of financial regulation, begging the question if there is room for other institutions to take a more active role in the regulatory landscape. Carla Mangado explores the potential implications of a…
Easing Data Integration
Data integration can take years and be extremely costly, and as more firms enter this phase of their EDM programs, market participants are eager to find ways to ease the process. Tine Thoresen explores industry opportunities to tackle this EDM 'monster…
Value Added?
The value of data is increasingly being recognized by executive management in large firms. It is even starting to appear on lists of top priorities. Carla Mangado examines if this value recognition is for real, or if it is too early for the data…
Data Quality: The Forgotten Risk
While investment in efficient risk management systems is rocketing, the data feeding the systems is often overlooked. Firms simply forget that best-of-breed risk management systems rely on good quality data. Carla Mangado examines the impact of faulty…
EDM versus MDM
Enterprise data management (EDM) may have been around in the financial industry for several years, but it is not a term often used outside this community. Master data management (MDM) is the commonly used phrase in the rest of the world. So when new…
The Counterparty Challenge
Basel II