Articles by Dan DeFrancesco
Symphony Executive Discusses Mobile App Launch
Barry Castle, chief marketing officer for Symphony, gives some background on the messaging service's latest release.
Hot Take Alert: Are Banks Tacitly Asking for More Regulation to Squeeze Out Smaller Competitors?
Rising regulations could end up helping big banks in the long term when it comes to their competiting with smaller firms.
Next Up for Regulators: Vendor Oversight
Jim Gilligan, the recently retired president and CEO at Blue Cross Life Canada, spoke at a WatersTechnology conference about the challenges large firms face while innovating.
Former Blue Cross Life Canada CEO: Regulatory Oversight Coming for Fintechs
Jim Gilligan, the recently retired president and CEO at Blue Cross Life Canada, spoke at a WatersTechnology conference about the challenges large firms face while innovating.
Symphony Launches Mobile App
Application is mobile device management (MDM) compatible.
TradingScreen Adds Quantitative Brokers Algos for Fixed Income, Futures
Bolt, Strobe and Legger all will be made available on TradingScreen's electronic trading platform.
Swift CEO Says There Will Be Changes In Messaging Service Following Breaches, Reports
Gottfried Leibbrandt spoke about a variety of changes being made to Swift following cybercriminals stealing $81 million from Bangladesh's central bank, according to multiple media reports.
With Blockchain, Don't Boil the Ocean
Peter Cherecwich, president of global funds services at Northern Trust, shares his thoughts on blockchain.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 20: CAT, Unbundling Research, June Features
Dan and Anthony talk about the June features.
Northern Trust Exec: Start Small with Blockchain to Boost Buy-Side Buy-In
Peter Cherecwich, president of global funds services at Northern Trust, shares his thoughts on blockchain.
CAT Concerns: The Biggest Hurdles Still Facing the Massive Audit Trail
What still lies ahead for the Consolidated Audit Trail?
Deutsche Börse, Taiwan Futures Exchange Form Data Partnership
Taifex clients gain access to real-time, delayed and end-of-day data products from both exchanges.
Tullett Prebon Sends First SEF Trade for Clearing at JSCC
Trade executed via tpSEF's hybrid trading platform.
Challenges to CAT Adoption Still Remain
One month ago, on April 27, the Securities and Exchange Commission published its plans for a mandated Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for public comment, along with an economic analysis of the initiative, which it estimates will cost the industry $2.4…
Show Me the Data!
More firms need to be granted access to the CAT.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 19: BNP's Growth Plans, Buy Side KYC
Dan and Anthony talk about the custody business and KYC.
Nasdaq Financial Framework Offers Harmonized Products Portfolio
Over 100 market operators will have access to new framework.
MDW Special: Highlighting the Best Innovation Cities
Where does your city rank?
Moving on Up: BNP Paribas Securities Services' Gallagher Talks Growth Goals, New Regulatory Positioning
The firm is looking to increase its position in custody services from fifth to fourth largest in the world.
ITG Adds Enhancements Focused on User Experience for Posit Alert
New additions to ITG's block crossing network aimed at driving improvements in trade behavior and execution quality.
CBOE Makes Minority Investment in Eris Exchange, Announces Partnership
CBOE and Eris will develop product solutions aimed at Basell III and other swaps regulations.
Clocking the CAT
Firms will need to focus on their clocks when it comes time to start reporting to the CAT.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 18: Dos and Don'ts for PR People
Dan and Anthony breakdown what makes a good media relations person and what doesn't.
Keeping Up With DeFrancesco
Lots of important things are happening over the next few months for Sell-Side Technology editor Dan DeFrancesco.