October 2004
 COVER STORY Tapping the Pipeline Automated trading is driving demand for low-latency data. In response, business units and IT groups are searching for ways to manage direct-exchange feeds before slow data drags down the bottom line.  SPECIAL REPORT: INNOVATION Innovation In Motion Tech leaders are focused on seizing new opportunities. Measuring Up Cost-cutting is no longer the only innovation yardstick. BUSINESS LINES Asset Managers' Priorities When it comes to current technology priorities, asset managers are taking a longer view. What's Old Is New Again Straight-through processing is again in vogue, but this time it's being driven by internal cost pressures. Basel II: Coming to America Now that the accord will apply to the U.S. securities industry, some firms are playing catch-up. Fine-tuning the BCP As business continuity deadlines come and go, firms are still struggling to develop a foolproof plan. |
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FROM THE EDITOR New Faces at WS&T UP FRONT --Performance-Attribution Spending Perks Up --SOX Update: How Compliant Are You? Dear CIO... What are some examples of mission-critical business technology projects that Lehman is funding, and what are the benefits to shareholders and clients? FOCUS ON: REGULATION Looking for Trouble Under new IT leadership, the SEC is upgrading technology to become a better watchdog and maintain market confidence. CIO CHALLENGE IT Architecture Industry consolidation, new computing standards and a move to horizontal business structures have IT architects' plates full. To build a cohesive strategy, they need to leverage architectures across an organization, bust down technology silos and meld newly acquired units. PRODUCT WATCH Innovative Technologies & Services --iLumin Addresses SOX --SunGard's Overlay Management --Postini Tackles More Than Spam SHIFTING GEARS People & Careers --PFPC Hires John Korn --MONY Compliance Chief Jumps to D & B --SunGard Appoints Odho as SVP --Keeping Tabs PERSPECTIVES Que Es Mas Macho? Wall Street has always been about macho. Who has the power, who gets the Quan (see: Jerry Maguire) and who's on top of the pecking order. |