Programming
Best Market Data Newcomer (Vendor or Product): Barchart
IMD/IRD Awards 2018
How is the Industry Faring in a Post‑Mifid II World?
The revised Markets in Financial Information Directive (Mifid II) went into effect at the start of 2018 and, as with any significant regulation go-live, there were some hiccups. Three months later, there are still gaps that need to be filled –…
Scott Blandford's Random Collisions
TIAA's chief digital officer sits down with Waters to discuss how the retirement giant is using big data to improve the customer experience and what the institutional side of finance can learn from retail.
The Kids Aren’t Alright: A Look at How K-12 Schools Are Failing to Teach Programming
The jobs of tomorrow will require computer skills and, to a growing extent, the ability to code. What happens if a generation of kids is left behind?
The Research Renaissance: An Examination of How Quantitative Analysis is Evolving
Although it still needs more time in the oven, technology is powering a quiet revolution in research and analytics—and the fusion of the two may transform the investment process.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 78: JavaScript Challenges & CFTC Revisits Reporting Regs
Anthony and James talk about the proliferation of JavaScript frameworks (and the challenges therein) before turning their attention to the CFTC's recent swaps reporting review announcement.
The Balkanization of JavaScript
JavaScript has spawned many different frameworks and libraries—each with some cutting-edge functionality, and each with its own set of challenges. In this environment, CTOs must balance allowing freedom to experiment with new tools while making sure the…
FactSet Selects ChartIQ’s HTML5 Charting Technology
FactSet had previously built its own charts, but decided to look at third-party options for this iteration
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 75: An Update on the Julia Programming Language; AI & Alternative Data; Digital Currencies
Julia Computing's Viral Shah talks about the programming language he helped create and what's ahead for it. Then James and Anthony talk about the pairing of AI & alternative data, digital currencies, and Game of Thrones.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 69: AQR's CTO, Neal Pawar, on Engineers & Open Source
Neal Pawar, AQR's CTO, joins Dan and Anthony to talk about attracting talent, the future of open source, and his love of Liverpool football club.
OpenFin Looks to Grow Developer Usage with Community Edition, Open-Source Rollouts
Mazy Dar speaks with Waters about the company’s new Community Edition offering and its decision to open source its core platform.
Chicago Trading and Technology Summit: R Scripting Features Accessibility, Versatility Benefits
Two panelists at the Chicago Trading and Technology Summit 2015 talk about the many uses of the scripting language R.
The Scripture of Python: An Inside Look at the Use of Scripting Programming Languages on Wall Street
Anthony speaks with 10 Wall Street firms to find out how they're using the Python scripting language.
And What Language Do You Speak?
Anthony says that firms need to worry about more than just the added benefits coding skill provides when recruiting new talent.
Shellshock Jolts Industry, Could be Worse than Heartbleed
A newly discovered vulnerability for Linux, Mac OS X and Unix-based systems highlights the challenges firms face when defending against hackers and data loss.
Shellshock Jolts Industry, Could be Worse than Heartbleed
A newly discovered vulnerability for Linux, Mac OS X and Unix-based systems highlights the challenges firms face when defending against hackers and data loss.
The Problem with Programming: "There's No Good Code"
I'll admit it: From time to time I submit to bouts of jealousy. I try to be happy for other people's success and content with my own station in life, but I'm also hyper-competitive, which I try to mask with charm and an air of nonchalance.