Machine learning
A Serendipitous Journey: Elly Hardwick, Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank's Elly Hardwick discusses her career and how the bank is looking to roll out innovative new solutions to tackle old problems.
The Promise and Peril of Cognitive Compliance Tools
Compliance officers say they are increasingly looking at AI-powered tools to help with things like surveillance, reporting and fraud monitoring.
Quants Say Internal Data will Unlock AI’s Full Potential
At this year's North American Financial Information Summit, industry experts talked about the importance of sourcing and using internal data to find alpha.
Dirty Data Poses Problems for AI's Development
Buy-side CTO warns of fake data and biases, while stressing the need for compliance surveillance, in the world of AI technology.
Don't Overstep the 'Creepy Line' When It Comes to GDPR
ING data chief says as firms comply with GDPR, they must be ethical when interacting with client data, especially as they incorporate more AI tools.
Ayasdi Partners with Navigant to Grow its AML Offering
The collaboration will be geared toward developing services that employ both AI and ML techniques to spot fraud, while helping banks with their development roadmaps.
The Philosopher’s Drone: Artificial Intelligence on a Social-Sciences Foundation
As the field of AI expands across the capital markets, should developers be required to take social science classes? Emilia David examines.
Deutsche Bank ‘Data Innovation Group’ Unveils First Data Tool
The first tool from Deutsche Bank’s Data Innovation Group analyzes companies’ values based on ESG and other factors, and public perception of a company’s ESG efforts.
BNY Mellon’s Eagle Inks Microsoft Cloud Deal
The two firms will collaborate to build a cloud-based data platform for investment managers.
Tora Targets Best Execution with AI-Powered Algo Picker
AlgoWheel will use machine learning to determine best method of execution.
Market Cops Turn to Crime-Fighting Robots
An expanding use of artificial intelligence is taking over surveillance practices, but some believe there are limits to what can be achieved.
Mosaic Looks to Outer Space for AI-Powered Surveillance
Partnership with European Space Agency will apply machine learning to financial markets.
Natural Language Generation Gains Traction in the Research Space, but Challenges Remain
The use of natural language generation to summarize research data increases engagement, according to speakers at this year's North American Innovation Summit, although true insights are still hard to glean.
HKEx Deploys Artificial Intelligence in Surveillance Platform
Exchange deploys US firm’s technology to enhance oversight processes.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 117: Machine Learning, Chatbots & Fintechs
Anthony and James examine some of the key themes that will be on display at the inaugural North American Innovation Summit.
IBM Rolls Out 'Skinny' Mainframes for Managed-Services Firms, Fintechs
The service is geared toward firms that are "born-on-the-cloud" and those looking to deploy blockchain platforms and machine-learning tools.
Bank of England Announces New Fintech Hub
The latest UK initiative aims to support emerging technologies and innovation for UK fintech sector.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 114: A Recap of FIA Boca - Blockchain, Crypto, AI, Brexit
WatersTechnology attended the Futures Industry Association's annual conference in Boca Raton, Florida. These are the takeaways.
Digital Reasoning Looks Beyond Conduct with $30 Million Funding
AI specialist will use the funds to spread its reach into other areas.
Brown Brothers Harriman Releases Secondary-NAV Tool for Administrator Oversight
The firm has bolstered its middle-office outsourcing tools with the release of InfoNAV and aims to include AI features in the future.
Eventus Plans Cautious Steps into AI for Surveillance
While the technology has promise, it’s not a silver bullet for underlying data issues, vendor says.
Morningstar Chronicles AI Quest to Replicate Analyst Ratings
With the fund industry growing at exponential rates, Morningstar turned to disruptive technologies to keep pace and ensure it could deliver sufficient coverage without compromising the processes used by its human analysts. Max Bowie chronicles the five…
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 112: A Look at How Fintechs are Being Disruptive
The past two weeks have seen some major announcements that point to fintechs being even more disruptive than in years past.
Asia’s New Tigers: Exchanges Overhaul Aging Systems
Waters looks at major projects being rolled out in 2018 at exchanges in Japan, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore.