People
Fador Taps Fintech Experts for Advisory Board
Fador has enlisted a cadre of partners who will bring their expertise to his consulting business.
People Moves: Liquidnet, S4, Tier1, Confluence, BNY Mellon, Finastra
A look at some of the key people moves from this week, including Simon Maughan (pictured), who joins Liquidnet as head of Trading Alpha.
FactSet Taps Ex-S&P Exec Reeve to Replace Alt Data Marketplace Head Newman
Following Newman's retirement, Reeve will take on his content products and solutions, including its Open:Factset Marketplace.
MSCI Uses NLP to Measure Company Innovation
The global market index firm is quantifying innovative investments and mapping them to a company’s performance.
People Moves: Genesis, FlexTrade, Tora, Nomura and CLS
A look at some of the key 'people moves' from this week, including Nick Kolba (pictured) who joins Genesis as global head of platform.
Machine Learning: A Math Problem or a Workflow Problem?
For good reason, machine learning has a highly technical focus. But less talked-about challenges lie in managing the human capital and workflows associated with the tech.
Causality Link Bolsters AI Platform with $5m Funding Round
AI-powered investment technology provider plans for expansion over the next 12 months.
Wavelength Podcast Ep. 195: The Challenges of Returning to the Office
Wei-Shen and Tony discuss putting employees first when planning a return to the office.
Despite New Approaches, Industry Still Divided Over Data Licensing
Data licensing agreements remain a source of contention for the industry, as suppliers look to differentiate offerings via disruptive pricing structures.
Start-up Fund Manager Hunts for ‘Joy’ During Pandemic
Infusive Asset Management is blending traditional and alternative datasets to find companies and services that bring “joy” to consumers.
Privacy and the New Normal
Jo wonders if the coronavirus pandemic will erode the division between public and private life.
Banking Regulator: Beef Up Security in Covid-19 Remote Working Era
The OCC security controller warns that cybercriminals are exploiting the wider attack surface created by remote working.
People Moves: Microsoft, Ownera, Cboe, Capitolis, Clearwater and ACA
A look at some of the key people moves from this week, including Tais O’Dwyer (pictured), who joins Microsoft.
UBS’s COO: 'Hybrid Pods' Accelerate Remote Working Solutions Amid Pandemic
Beatriz Martin says the bank has about 400 of these agile development teams—which were first rolled out last year—consisting of about 2,500 people across the organization.
Balyasny AM's CDO: Going Quantamental with Alternative Data
Carson Boneck shares his thoughts on Balyasny's efforts to marry the best of its fundamental and quant teams.
CloudMargin Makes Key Hires Despite Coronavirus Uncertainty
The London-based collateral management solutions provider says expansion is a strategic business decision.
Morgan Stanley’s AlphaWise Uses Alt Data to Track Coronavirus
The bank’s research business is using artificial intelligence, traditional consumer surveys, and visualization techniques to monitor the impact of Covid-19.
Former HSBC Transformation Head: Weathering the Crisis as a Start-Up
This is a difficult time for most businesses, but start-ups are particularly vulnerable as they struggle to manage cash flow.
Lazard Asset Management Looks to Reinvent Asset Classifications
The firm is developing themed asset categories for investors by finding new correlations in alternative datasets.
People Moves: R3, Hazeltree, PJ Solomon, PEAK6, Algo-Logic and StarCompliance
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Kevin O’Connor of Algo-Logic (pictured).
Women in Technology & Data Awards 2020: All the Winners and Why They Won
The 28 category winners from this year's Women in Technology and Data Awards were announced on the afternoon of March 6 at a sit-down lunch in London.
Humanity Is Sick (and Not Just From Coronavirus)
A key takeaway from the whole Coronavirus outbreak is humanity’s innate desire to exploit others for the sake of a quick buck. Wei-Shen speaks her mind on the situation in Hong Kong.
'Data Mining is Bullsh*t' — An Examination
With the growth of alternative data in the capital markets, firms are struggling to find value, and are disillusioned by the loss of time, human capital, and money. Goldman Sachs’ Matthew Rothman believes this has created a situation where vendors and…
The Retraining Conundrum: How Best to Transform a Workforce?
Professor Jay Finkelman says that the most successful firms take a three-pronged approach to workplace transformation.