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Bank of England’s Ambitious Look at Regulatory Reporting
As the regulator looks at new ways to handle data, there are still a lot of paths to consider.
As Blockchain Projects Sputter, Capital Markets Firms are Having Second Thoughts
WatersTechnology examines some of the disillusionment permeating the capital markets when it comes to blockchain.
JP Morgan Turns to Machine Learning for Options Hedging
These new models sidestep Black-Scholes and could slash hedging costs for some derivatives by up to 80%.
NYSE President Sees Tech as Key to Big Board's Next Evolution
A look at the massive tech projects (and legal battles) underway at the NYSE, which are being led by Stacey Cunningham.
SEC’s Redfearn: US-Style Consolidated Tapes Won’t Solve Trading Data Needs
As European market participants bemoan the lack of a consolidated tape, a senior SEC executive debunks the idea that a pan-European tape, similar to the US, will resolve issues around data access and costs.
INTL FCStone Mulls Outsourced Trading Offering
The company also launched its new prime brokerage division aimed at small to mid-sized funds.
Horizon Plans Enhancements to Algo Framework
New modules will allow users to modify certain aspects of algorithmic code.
CAT NMS Committee Proposes Five-Month Delay to Broker Reporting
Under new plan, industry participants will begin reporting equities in April, with testing to commence in December.
OPRA to Issue RFP for New SIP Providers
The authority is seeking proposals from new potential providers, but says the move is not necessarily designed to displace current SIP operator SIAC.
ASX Offers Free Blockchain Settlement to Lure Early Adopters
ASX plans to release the CHESS replacement in 2021 and the hope is to cut into Swift settlements.
Vendors Prep for Initial Margin Big Bang
Tech providers are emerging from all corners as the final phases of initial margin rules closes in, which are expected to capture over 1,000 buy-side and sell-side firms over the next 18 months.
CAT’s Tale: How Thesys, the SROs and the SEC Mishandled the Consolidated Audit Trail
WatersTechnology investigates the torturous journey to create a stock-trading database for the US, and where the project goes from here.
Crypto Markets Turn Traditional for Tools of the Trade
As interest in cryptocurrency trading refuses to wither, despite a bearish year, traders are increasingly calling for institutional-grade tooling from traditional markets to further develop the asset class.
Dash Signs Off on eRoom Securities Acquisition
The acquisition will see the eRoom Securities platform be re-branded as Dash Prime.
CAT Roll-Out Smooth, but System Still Needs Work
There were no major hiccups when the CAT was rolled-out to SROs on November 15 but it is still not ready for full industry implementation.
After Delays, CAT Reporting Begins Tomorrow
The Consolidated Audit Trail will begin receiving reports on November 15, a year after it was supposed to start.
Cusip Options Adds North American Futures
Cusip Global Services brings North American exchanges' futures into numbering system.
CAT Selects Exegy for Timestamp Data
Exegy will provide timestamp information on trades during the day for the ambitious project.
Asset Control Launches ACX Data Platform
ACX is designed to allow easier access to market data for business users and quants.
Itiviti Plans Tbricks Roadmap in Asia-Pacific
The company is also revamping and adding more capabilities to its low-touch platform.
Waters 25: A Look Back on the Last Two Decades
Waters examines some of the most important events in financial technology of the past 25 years.
IHS Markit Overhauls Derivatives 'Nerve Center' with TradeServ Launch
MarkitSERV plans to retire DSMatch and fold MarkitWire and other products into cloud-based platform.
Horizon Plans to Add Connectivity to Chinese Brokerages
Caitong Securities opts for Horizon’s platform to trade ETF options on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Thomson Reuters Data Reveals Increasing Demand for Japanese Insights
A partnership with Japan’s Quick gives global Eikon users access to equity and derivatives market commentary services.