Articles by Dan DeFrancesco
Barchetto Promoted to Bats' Head of Corporate Development
Barchetto previously served as senior vice president of business development at Bats.
What an LSE-Deutsche Börse Merger Means...For Technology
Will bringing together the LSE and Deutsche Börse really impact the underlying technology?
Vienna Stock Exchange Re-ups Contract with Deutsche Börse
Two exchanges have had technology agreement since November 1999.
Frost Consulting Releases Research Valuation, Budgeting Software Platform
FrostRB allows asset managers to meet MiFID II requirements around research spending.
Eurex Trading Suspended Due to Tech Issues
Derivatives exchange's T7 system experienced "technical issues."
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 5: Linux Vulnerability, Bitcoin vs. Blockchain
Dan and Anthony discuss patching and the benefits of splitting up blockchain from bitcoin.
Quantitative Brokers Offers Best-Ex Algos on CBOE
The broker-dealer will focus on CBOE Futures Exchange's Volatility Index (VIX) futures.
The Perfect Award Submission
How to craft an entry for the Sell-Side Technology awards that will stand out.
IBM Announces Blockchain-As-A-Service for Developers
Tech giant is latest firm to throw its hat in the distributed ledger ring.
IBM Announces Blockchain-As-A-Service for Developers
Tech giant is latest firm to throw its hat in the distributed ledger ring.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 4: Flash Crash, MiFID II, Blockchain on the Buy Side, DMMs
Dan and Anthony touch on eight different stories that broke this week in the fintech world.
From Our Pages to the President's Lips
President Barack Obama's recent cyber-security plan mirrors many recent articles that have appeared on WatersTechnology.
Markit Adds JPMorgan Integration Software for Syndicated Loans
Technology expected to be deployed in second half of 2016.
Markit Buys JPMorgan Integration Software for Syndicated Loans
Technology expected to be deployed in second half of 2016.
Citadel Securities Becomes NYSE's Largest DMM, Acquires KCG's Business
Move marks the second new firm to join the DMM space this year.
CustomerMatrix Co-Founders Discuss Latest Round of Funding
The cognitive computing firm plans on expanding in major fintech hubs.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 3: Dark Pools, SEC, Enterprise Risk
Dan and Anthony discuss the recent fines levied against dark pools and enterprise risk analytics.
Super Bowl Commercials for the Capital Markets
Lining up some of the best Super Bowl commercials with the biggest topics and trends in the industry.
Dark Pool Fines Could Lead to Reduced Trade Volumes, Changes to Reg ATS
While most were not surprised by the size of the penalties, there are plenty residual effects still to be felt from the news.
The Industry Reacts to Dark Pool Fines
While most were not surprised by the size of the penalties, there are plenty residual effects still to be felt from the news.
GTS CEO Talks Acquisition of Barclays' DMM Business
GTS's new customers can expect sophisticated technology organizing information in innovative ways.
Dan DeFrancesco: Don’t Be Afraid of Your Own Shadow
Looking at the pros and cons of multiple in-house IT teams.
HSBC Plans to Freeze Salaries, Hiring in 2016
The London-based bank sent an email to employees Friday regarding the decision, according Reuters.
Won't Back Down: SEC CIO Pamela Dyson
Dyson discusses the lessons learned after working nearly three decades in the federal government.