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Numerix Deploys Oneview on OpenFin’s Operating System
Numerix is an early adopter of OpenFin’s push to create industry-wide desktop app interoperability.
IBM Buys Armanta to Bolster Financial Risk Offering
Armanta will be deployed within IBM’s Watson Financial Services’ financial risk unit, which grew out of the tech giant’s acquisition of Algorithmics.
Global Fragmentation Looms in FRTB Data Pooling Stand-Off
The upcoming FRTB market risk framework allows financial firms to take different approaches to non-modelable risk factors: either capitalize risk factors that lack observable pricing in-house, or use a vendor-run data pooling utility. But, as Dan…
Bond Trading Takes Steps to Resolve Voice and Screen Conflict
With Mifid II's deadline in the rear-view mirror, Hamad Ali gives a "State of the Union" for the fixed-income market and electronic trading platforms.
Banks and Buy Side Find Bringing Fintechs In-House a Major Challenge
The buy-build equation has become more complex with the fintech explosion, as has containing the IT sprawl.
In Broadsides and Brush Strokes, Traders Call for Lighter Regulatory Touch
Speakers and attendees at TradeTech Europe called, with varying degrees of subtlety, for a relaxation of regulatory reform.
JPMorgan to Invest in AI, Tackle Privacy Concerns
Global investment bank says that transparency is key to instilling trust in use of AI.
Four Twenty Seven Looks to Grow Climate Data for Banks, Asset Managers
Traders and portfolio managers use the data to assess risk and to develop portfolios that are environmentally conscious.
Neudata Scores $600K Investment for Alt Data Vetting
Neudata secures funding and will continue alternative data vetting for data platforms.
Market Cops Turn to Crime-Fighting Robots
An expanding use of artificial intelligence is taking over surveillance practices, but some believe there are limits to what can be achieved.
ESG Data is Key Focus for Deutsche Börse and Green Finance Cluster Merger
Deutsche Börse and the Green Finance Cluster Frankfurt merge to focus on ESG data and two other sustainable finance initiatives.
Rival Systems Introduces New VAR Feature
Chicago-based firm adds Value at Risk to its latest risk management offerings.
European Watchdogs Warn on Cyber, Cloud and CCPs
The bloc’s primary financial regulators say immediate work is needed to protect systems.
Tech Mahindra, Balbix Launch AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform
The platform uses deep learning algorithms to monitor and map potential threats.
Trade Bodies Release Framework for Penetration Testing
Guidelines seek to establish best practices for a key cybersecurity measure.
The Fight for the Future: Leading Female Technologists Discuss Lessons Learned
Eight winners from this year's Women in Technology and Data Awards provide advice for career advancement in a male-dominated field.
Saxo Bank Launches SaxoTraderPro
Danish bank targets active traders and institutional clients with latest platform.
Bea Martin: The Glue That Bonds UBS
In the April 2018 cover story of Waters, UBS Investment Bank's COO, Beatriz Martín Jiménez, talks with Victor Anderson about blockchain, AI and some of the hurdles she has faced in her career.
QI, Predata Ally to Create Predictive Macro Analytics
Quant Insight is collaborating with Predata to offer a macro view that allows traders to develop strategies based on world events and market drivers.
Prop Shops Lock On to Crypto Markets
As the sell side hesitates, advanced principal trading shops are getting in on the crypto craze in a big way.
Risk Focus Bows Advisory Services
Formal launch of Regulatory Reporting Advisory service, while Apix is chosen to power Xignite’s CloudAddin.
Digital Reasoning Looks Beyond Conduct with $30 Million Funding
AI specialist will use the funds to spread its reach into other areas.
Bitfinex Bolsters Surveillance Capabilities with Irisium Platform
Irisium Surveillance will help the bitcoin exchange to better monitor for volume manipulation, wash-trading and fake liquidity.
For Central Banks, Digital Currency Risks May Outweigh Benefits
CPMI's report says existing technology is sufficient at present to deliver the benefits of digital currencies, without introducing new risks.