Financial institutions
Esma to ink deal for big data capabilities
The regulator is ditching its legacy architecture to cope with massive volumes of reported data and new supervisory responsibilities.
This Week: IHS Markit; IceExchange/ BondLink; TickSmith/Snowflake
A summary of some of the past week's financial technology news.
People Moves: BNY Mellon, State Street, Citadel Securities and more
A look at some of the key people moves from this week, including Laide Majiyagbe (pictured), who has been appointed head of financing and liquidity at BNY Mellon Markets.
Financial institutions battle cyber threat info overload
Cyber threat intelligence is crucial for the defense of an organization’s network, but financial firms have to figure out how to make sense of all the data first.
OpenFin outgrows container tech origins with Workspace UI launch
New interface will standardize notifications, user interactions and content presentation.
IBM lures banks’ critical workloads to financial cloud as ‘threat’ from big tech looms large
Having signed a trio of new banks to its financial services-specific cloud, the computing giant is betting on cutting-edge technologies like confidential computing to entice banks threatened by big tech firms.
People Moves: State Street, Northern Trust, JonesTrading, LiquidityBook & More
A look at some of the key “people moves” from this week, including Vincent Georgel-O’Reilly (pictured), who's been appointed Emea head of alternatives at State Street.
Confidential computing projects could answer industry’s cloud security questions
Perhaps smarter than blockchain and certainly closer than quantum computing, this type of complex computing could accelerate banks' move to the cloud—if the industry gets it right.
Fed could require senior management to explain AI models
A new era of accountability might see the Federal Reserve demand model explainability to keep financial system safe.
BlackRock looks to predictive ESG data, rather than point-in-time
Mary-Catherine Lader says that the asset manager is building out new modeling tools to help users better understand how the decisions a company makes today can affect their performance in the future.
AML Platforms ‘Are Just Not Working’—Is Human Error or Tech the Culprit?
Technologies meant to detect and stop financial crime may add more headaches than they relieve. Others say that the best tech can't overcome how bankers use these tools. The AML dilemma likely falls somewhere in the middle.
EU Firms Seek Clarity on Tech Requirements for Incoming Cloud Guidelines
As Europe prepares for a new batch of outsourcing rules, some firms are looking for answers on how to test exit strategies and mitigate concentration risk.
New Research Grapples with Corporate Actions
Veteran analyst Virginie O’Shea’s new business turns its attention to the ‘soul-destroying’ realm of corporate actions, which is weighed down by inefficiencies, manual processes, and lack of standards.
Solidatus Builds New ESG Model
The software company aims to help banks' and financial institutions achieve higher ESG ratings.
EU Proposal Takes Aim at Major Cloud Providers
Jo writes that the EU’s new digital package could find large cloud providers operating in the bloc subject to potentially invasive oversight, as the EU strives for “data sovereignty”.
Numbering Agency Calls for Experts
The Derivatives Service Bureau is looking for new members on its technical advisory committee, after its designation as the UPI service provider.
Future of Operations Hinges on Tech Approach, Industry Collaboration
ISITC's Lisa Iagatta explains why the industry will need to come together to tackle new challenges facing the world of operations.
Finos Targets Retail Banking
The open-source nonprofit is looking to leverage its capital markets membership to expand its footprint.
BoE's Post-Trade Reform Efforts Will Need Full Industry Cooperation
The central bank's report on the future of post trade will face the same competitive interests that have hindered previous attempts at eliminating inefficiencies and bringing automation to the back office.
Banks Eye More Open Source in Light of Covid-19
Driven by common industry pain points and unforeseen complications, capital markets firms have begun using open-source technology more widely.
Esma Guidelines Call for Full Audits of Cloud Providers
The regulator is consulting on outsourcing contract guidance that would give firms and supervisors access to the books and premises of providers.
Banks Grapple with VPN Capacity Amid Covid-Induced Network Strain
Private network limitations and variable internet connectivity have challenged operational resiliency and business continuity plans.
Covid-19 Is Raising the ESG Stakes
Unlike in past financial crises, ESG is taking center stage as social and governance data is directly relevant to all companies weathering the coronavirus pandemic. That makes the holes in that data, which still remain, all the more apparent.
People Moves: FINRA, Tassat, Eventus Systems, Willis Re and Big XYT
A look at some of the key 'people moves' from this week including Greg Ruppert (pictured) who joins Finra as executive vice president.