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People Moves: BSO, Saxo Markets, MSCI, LPA, and more
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Michelle Shanley (pictured), who has been appointed global head of strategic and key accounts at MSCI.
Cusip finds new home at FactSet as industry watches warily
Though the standard has always been operated by a private entity, industry sources say its new operator could create a perception issue for FactSet. For its part, the vendor says the purchase (for a “stunning” total of nearly $2 billion) is meant to…
2021 saw market data’s quiet revolution
This year, the SEC pulled the trigger on competing consolidated tapes and a new market data governance plan. In 2022, we will know if some of it can go ahead, or remain stymied by legal battles.
People Moves: Cboe, Esma, ASIC, State Street, NeoXam, and more
A look at some of the key people moves from this week, including Erik Thedéen (pictured), who has been appointed vice chair of Esma.
Banks seek greater clarity from regulators on cloud risk
Regulators have been reluctant to specify cloud risks, despite warnings of overreliance on three big providers.
SimCorp makes push into managed services
The Danish vendor is in the early stages of moving into accounting services. In later phases, it plans to expand services across the back and front office.
Murky road ahead for consolidated tape plan administrator in the US
The business unit of the new equities data plan could revolutionize pricing and accessibility in the public feeds of NMS data, say hopefuls to the role, but litigation and lack of clarity obscure the path forward.
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Anna Service Bureau upgrade aims to evolve with emerging data landscape
Modernization will help numbering agency data hub adapt to new technologies and improve data quality post-Isin review.
Observational Learning and Exception Management Take Center Stage
SmartStream Sibos Series
Waters Wrap: Will privacy-enhancing tech for the back office fall flat?
Anthony says that banks should be more concerned with cleaning up the technical debt accumulated in the back office, rather than dumping money into bleeding-edge technologies.
Waters Wrap: The expanding battle over reference data identifiers
Bloomberg, Broadridge, and Finra have all recently made news in the world of standards and identifiers. Anthony looks at some of the questions the reporters at WatersTechnology will be asking going forward.
Bank-backed futures utility criticized as too ambitious
Osttra’s Joanna Davies is urging industry leaders to look for “quick wins”.
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Companies race to tackle widening cybersecurity talent gap
More realistic job requirements and in-house training programs could boost recruitment in face of increased cyber threats
People Moves: WFE, MSCI, Broadway Technology, Tora and more
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Ed Tilly (pictured), who has been appointed chairman of the World Federation of Exchanges.
People Moves: SunTec, Broadridge, HKEX, Northern Trust, and more
A look at some of the key "people moves" from the past week, including Leon Stavrou (pictured), who's been promoted to head of business in Australia and New Zealand at Northern Trust.
This Week: CME/IHS Markit, Bloomberg, OpenExchange, Equinix, and more
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
People Moves: FactSet, AFMA, Finos, Tradeweb and more
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Linda Huber (pictured), who joins FactSet as chief financial officer.
People Moves: State Street, SimCorp, Six, Exegy, and more
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Taro Kuryuzawa (pictured), who joins State Street as country head for Japan.
Capitolis to acquire LMRKTS
Deal for multilateral compression provider latest in wave of post-trade tie-ups, as SA-CCR bites
People Moves: LedgerEdge, JP Morgan, MarketAxess, Enfusion, and more
A look at some of the key people moves from this week, including Michelle Neal (pictured), who has joined enterprise software vendor LedgerEdge as CEO of US operations.
Investment bank wraps up major tech overhaul after Covid-19 setback
Stifel Europe weathered 2020 volatility and switched vendors in looking to simplify its middle- and back-office functions and increase tech investment.
Accenture wins contract for Esma’s big data analytics project
The consultancy will provide on-demand tooling for analyzing data collected from Data Reporting Service Providers.
People Moves: NomadData, Credit Suisse, Saxo Bank, Broadridge, and more
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Justin Manikas (pictured), who has been appointed vice president of partnerships at Nomad Data.