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Commentary
Content posted in December 2012
Microwave Technology for Low Latency Trading Networks
Commentary  |  12/17/2012  | 
Microwave networking can deliver a significant speed advantage over fiber for high frequency trading applications between cities such as Chicago and New York, writes Travis Mitchell of Aviat Networks
Things You Should Know About HTML5
Commentary  |  12/13/2012  | 
Leading front-end trading applications in FX, fixed income and OTC derivatives have moved quickly to adopt HTML5. But this is no technology fad, writes Mazy Dar, CEO of OpenFin.
The Case for Scenario Planning in Sandy’s Wake
Commentary  |  12/13/2012  | 
After underestimating the strength of Hurricane Sandy, financial firms need to consider 'risk scenario planning' as a tool for forecasting what can go wrong in the future, writes author and risk analyst Andrew Waxman.
The Road to Big Data
Commentary  |  12/11/2012  | 
As big data becomes inescapable in today's financial services industry, institutions can prepare by surveying the analytics landscape, targeting a specific problem to solve, studying relevant cases and expanding capabilities with the right technology solution for their environment.
The Dodd-Frank Stress Test Rule is Stressing Out U.S. Banks
Commentary  |  12/10/2012  | 
Another day, another regulatory rule. And this one seems to be causing stress for risk and compliance managers at U.S. banks.
What the Market Wants: Shame of Washington!
Commentary  |  12/4/2012  | 
I am politically independent, but I am shocked at the indifference both sides have to giving us some comfort that they will work together to get the fiscal cliff issues solved.


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