People
Ace high or busted flush? Digital Asset’s mixed fortunes mirror DLT adversity
The vendor hoped to remodel post-trade using blockchain technology—and it still might—but its bumpy progress raises questions over the future of DLT in finance.
People Moves: NorQuant, Tradition, Duco, HKEx, SimCorp, Hazeltree, Xceptor, Broadridge, and more
A look at the past month’s people moves in the capital markets technology and data space.
Waters Wrap: Open source and storm clouds on the horizon
Regulators and politicians in America and Europe are increasingly concerned about AI—and, by extension, open-source development. Anthony says there are real reasons for concern.
.jpgda79.webp)
People Moves: Deutsche Bank, RBC, BNY Mellon, Finastra, and more
A look at the past month’s people moves in the capital markets technology and data space.
Hub to lay off 20% of staff, sources say
Hub’s CEO says this is simply a case of a startup trying to stay nimble and efficient; others say it points to deeper issues.
Waters Wrap: The tough climb for startups
Anthony speaks with two seasoned technologists to better understand why startups have such a tough time getting banks and asset managers to sign on the dotted line.
Waters Wrap: Inside the mind of the CTO
After having one-on-one conversations with eight different senior bank technologists, Anthony explains how these execs look at innovation strategy from a philosophical perspective.
What happens when genAI meets low code?
GenAI is all the rage today, but not long ago, low-code and no-code development had a moment. If developers combine these technologies, can they make programming more efficient?
People Moves: Chatham Financial, BBH, Isda, and more
A look at the past month’s people moves in the capital markets technology and data space, including Michael Young (pictured), who becomes Chatham’s new chief product and technology officer.
Who is at fault for Goldman Sachs’s $5.5 million fine?
While the CFTC says the bank is to blame for record-keeping failures that transpired at the start of the pandemic, others say it was two vendors who let the bank down.
.jpg7f3d.webp)
Firms step up non-compete use to protect tech, data IP
US states are increasingly banning or limiting the use of non-compete contracts, but financial firms are using them more frequently to safeguard proprietary tech and data assets—including the knowledge of the individuals who work on them.
Waters Wrap: Examining ASX’s CHESS do-over
The Australian exchange was the first exchange to be all-in on DLT—and the project failed. Anthony speaks with ASX’s Tim Whiteley to discuss the lessons learned and why he thinks the second attempt will succeed.
Waters Wrap: As quantum’s skeptics grow in number, believers need better messaging
As you explore ways to use genAI, do you benefit from having ML and NLP experts on staff who have followed AI evolution for years? Anthony thinks that’s an important question when talking about quantum exploration.
Isda doubles down on digital push with new tech team
The new division is tasked with identifying new areas for standardization.
People Moves: DTCC, Adaptive, Northern Trust, SmartStream, Broadridge and more
A look at September’s people moves within the capital markets technology and data space.
In Absentia: Remembering Sandra Villena and finding her killer
Sandra Villena, a 32-year-old market data professional on the rise, was murdered while on vacation in October 2022. Nearly a year later, her friends and family are still seeking justice, while they learn how to live with the absence that now fills their…
In Absentia: Recordando a Sandra Villena y en búsqueda de su Asesino
Sandra Villena, una profesional de datos de mercado de 32 años con gran promesa, fue asesinada mientras estaba de vacaciones en octubre de 2022. Casi un año después, sus amigos y familiares todavía buscan justicia, mientras aprenden a vivir con la…
People Moves: LSEG, Cboe, Northern Trust, LiquidityBook, and more
A look at the past month’s people moves within the tech and data space, including Irfan Hussain (pictured), who becomes LSEG's chief information officer.
People Moves: Northern Trust, Finbourne, HKEx, Broadridge, and more
A look at the past month’s people moves within the tech and data space, including Benze Lam (pictured), who becomes Northern Trust’s Hong Kong head.
Clients versus compliance: banks hung up over WhatsApp fines
Most opt for outright ban, but some seek technological solutions to monitor private messaging.
Hidden danger: As AI permeates finance, cybersecurity moves to the forefront
Open-source wrappers like MLflow, though useful and popular, highlight the risks hidden beneath these models.