May 2006
 Trading Off the News Wall Street firms are working with XML news feeds that turn news events into data signals. Will the next set of algorithms be based on news feeds? Credit Suisse Relates News to Relationships With 300 equity analysts around the globe, Credit Suisse and head of equity research Stefano Natella wanted to develop a system that could make connections among news events on a specific company and the other companies affected by the news. BUSINESS LINES High on Low-Latency Data Leading a growing trend among investment banks, Bear Stearns brings in direct exchange feeds for its quantitative trading platform. Logistics of E-Delivery An SEC proposal would make the Internet the default mode of delivery for shareholder proxy voting materials, but is it a good idea? Assembling the Risk Puzzle For Fairfield Greenwich Group, aggregating an accurate risk picture across externally managed vehicles requires flexible solutions. Standard Protocol Fischer Francis Trees & Watts becomes the first asset manager to use the FIX 4.4 message standard in a live environment. INDUSTRY VOICE Beyond Registration The investment community was fixated on hedge fund SEC registration for months leading up to the February 2005 deadline, especially managers who were challenged to file their Form ADVs. |
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FROM THE EDITOR Going Numb Nowadays, it takes a lot more to get a reaction from most people --another death in Iraq, another corporate scandal, another serial killer. Next. It seems we're numb to even the most-horrific news. CIO CHALLENGE Application Portfolio Management At large financial services firms, tracking and monitoring IT applications can be difficult. Employing a portfolio management model, however, can increase efficiency, reduce costs and streamline IT operations. PRODUCT WATCH High-Volume Stream Processor Elemental Unveils ESP v2.0 IPC's Next-Generation Turret SHIFTING GEARS Johnson Enjoys View at Financial Network Chase.com Architect Leaves JPMC OppenheimerFunds Brings In Jim Bailey Keeping Tabs UP FRONT New Phishing Twists Leaky Online Channels Four Keys to Stronger Online Security Reconciliation to Grow Steadily Identity Fraud Is Finding Fewer U.S. Victims Cover Up Those Holes Playing Catch Up On Reg NMS Ask The Expert:Careers SaaS Model Proving Versatility SPECIAL REPORT  Trading Partners We live in a world of trust. We want to believe that everyone is good, and Ozzie and Harriet live next door. Unfortunately this world does not exist -- especially online. PERSPECTIVES Tony Soprano and My Social Security Number Two major news stories came out last month that I can't get out of my mind. |