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Posted by DrJohnBates
Hi Adam and Ivy Absolutely! We're learning that threats can come from anywhere. The whole set of dominos around Libor then FX and what next is showing us that the system has gotchas everywhere!! Anyway,...
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Hi Adam and Ivy Absolutely! We're learning that threats can come from anywhere. The whole set of dominos around Libor then FX and what next is showing us that the system has gotchas everywhere!! Anyway,...
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Posted by IvySchmerken
John, This is quite a summer with your sizzling predictions. I think the threat of attackers infiltrating a hedge fund or any other FSI, for that matter is a concern. But Adam is correct, it could easily be a disgruntled...
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John, This is quite a summer with your sizzling predictions. I think the threat of attackers infiltrating a hedge fund or any other FSI, for that matter is a concern. But Adam is correct, it could easily be a disgruntled...
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Posted by adhonore
Dr. Bates, An excellent list of prognostications. You missed your calling as an analyst. But I'd say look at the guy busted today for front-running the press releases he was proofing for clients. If I were a betting man,...
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Dr. Bates, An excellent list of prognostications. You missed your calling as an analyst. But I'd say look at the guy busted today for front-running the press releases he was proofing for clients. If I were a betting man,...
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Posted by IMSolutions
Most businesses do not consider security seriously until something goes wrong. Often even the most basic procedures are not followed allowing unauthorised access e.g. disabling user accounts when staff leave. I sincerely...
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Most businesses do not consider security seriously until something goes wrong. Often even the most basic procedures are not followed allowing unauthorised access e.g. disabling user accounts when staff leave. I sincerely...
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Posted by IvySchmerken
Thank you, Andre. This obviously illustrates a lack of transaprency tied to using complex products. Banks (Deustche Bank and Barclays) sold basket options to hedge funds like Renaissance Technlogies allowing them to do most...
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Thank you, Andre. This obviously illustrates a lack of transaprency tied to using complex products. Banks (Deustche Bank and Barclays) sold basket options to hedge funds like Renaissance Technlogies allowing them to do most...
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Posted by Andre Leonard
Ivy, you may find this article interesting when we begin to think of finanacial markets and transparency. (not) http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-a-lobbying/212924-report-finance-firms-wrote-own-ru...
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Ivy, you may find this article interesting when we begin to think of finanacial markets and transparency. (not) http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-a-lobbying/212924-report-finance-firms-wrote-own-ru...
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Posted by IvySchmerken
Andre, I agree. What bothers me more is that there's a hidden agenda is not providing the overall return figure. It's like if the investor wants the percentage figure, they'll need to contact a financial advisor and engage...
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Andre, I agree. What bothers me more is that there's a hidden agenda is not providing the overall return figure. It's like if the investor wants the percentage figure, they'll need to contact a financial advisor and engage...
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Posted by IvySchmerken
It is scary to think that risk management was in the hands of basic calculator but then Mitchel upgraded to the IBM XT and VisiCalc, which was state of the art at the time. Fast forward to today and banks have very...
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It is scary to think that risk management was in the hands of basic calculator but then Mitchel upgraded to the IBM XT and VisiCalc, which was state of the art at the time. Fast forward to today and banks have very...
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Posted by Andre Leonard
Investors want to know whether their account has produced a sufficient return and whether they are hitting their goals. "Their trust and confidence is being compromised when that figure is a mystery," Whalen said in a press...
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Investors want to know whether their account has produced a sufficient return and whether they are hitting their goals. "Their trust and confidence is being compromised when that figure is a mystery," Whalen said in a press...
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Posted by IvySchmerken
One reason for delay is all the complexity added to the regulation. When the Volcker Rule was crafted by namesake Paul Volcker it was simply stated as a ban on proprietary trading by banks. But a lot has been added on. As...
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One reason for delay is all the complexity added to the regulation. When the Volcker Rule was crafted by namesake Paul Volcker it was simply stated as a ban on proprietary trading by banks. But a lot has been added on. As...
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Posted by anon6541378980
The idea of applying machine learning to the financial markets has been around for quite some time. There was a flurry of literature in the late 1980s and early 1990s. For example, here is a well cited article utilizing...
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The idea of applying machine learning to the financial markets has been around for quite some time. There was a flurry of literature in the late 1980s and early 1990s. For example, here is a well cited article utilizing...
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Wall Street & Technology - July 2014In addition to regular audits, the SEC will start to scrutinize the cyber-security preparedness of market participants.
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