Content posted in January 2013
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Mandatory Electronic Exchange: Determining the Right Market Model for OTC Derivatives
While global derivatives regulations are in various stages of implementation, there is a concern that moving bespoke swaps from low-tech, high-touch, bi-lateral voice transactions to multiple trading venues could harm liquidity, according to consultants at Sapient Global Markets.
Economic Outlook: Europe Stabilizes, Debt Worries Mount
Europe is finally stabilizing, while Latin America's problems continue to get worse, according to Rebellion Research's Chief Investment Officer.
Despite High Hopes, BB10 Likely To Become Only A Niche Player
The new platform offers a different user experience, but this might not be enough to reverse the company's slide.
Insider Trading Escalates At Hedge Funds, Reflecting Weak Controls
The ongoing proliferation of insider trading cases at hedge funds points to the need for more transparency into investment decisions and trading processes. One way to stop the pattern is for hedge funds to form internal control groups that scrutinize the links between investment themes and material non-public information.
Optimizing Your Data Management Strategy in 2013
Data governance is a trend that has moved back to the forefront of the "how to manage information" discussion.
IT Job Prospects Looking Good for Finance Tech Pros
IT workers have reasons to be optimistic about their careers, after two reports say salaries are increasing and technologists are in high demand.
Open Letter to Mary Jo White
Themis Trading's letter to Mary Jo White asks the SEC Chairman nominee to consider regulating dark pools, changing the SRO rule-making process and banning payment for order flow at all levels.
Re-Thinking Operational Risk on Wall Street
With no let-up in the flow of operational risk accidents at major banks, firms are hiring more seasoned experts and throwing more resources at the function. But more work needs to be done.
How to Manage "Genius Trader Risk"
After a series of trading blow-ups by rogue traders, meet "the genius trader," who can do even worse damage. With their superior intellect, big egos,and technical expertise, they can easily win over CEOs. But, can risk managers reign them in?
Are Exchange System Errors the New Normal in High Speed Markets?
A steady string of technical glitches at the nation's exchanges has cast a shadow over high speed trading.
Ten Most Significant Operational Risks of 2012
Andrew Waxman takes a look at the most significant operational risks, including the Facebook IPO and Knight Capital Fiasco, that occurred on Wall Street in 2012.
The Shift from 'Big Bang' Software Releases to Small Changes
To keep pace with regulatory changes, capital markets should adopt the B2C industry's DevOp approach where organizations make numerous production releases per day, writes Sungard Global Services' David Chapman.
The Evolution of Outsourcing in Wall Street IT
Asset managers are outsourcing more and more middle- and back-office functions, a trend that will likely accelerate in 2013.
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Exclusive: Inside the GETCO Execution Services Trading Floor
Advanced Trading takes you on an exclusive tour of the New York trading floor of GETCO Execution Services, the solutions arm of GETCO.
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