Data Management
“Q Tips” offers practical guidance and tips for financial big data analytics
March 25, 2015 - Kx Systems, a leader in high-performance database and time-series analytics, today announced the publication of "Q Tips: Fast, Scalable and Maintainable Kdb+" by Nick Psaris, the new book for programmers immersed in analyzing big data in financial services.
Asset managers continue to focus on regulation as they strive to keep pace with the data revolution
March 24, 2015 - Regulation remains top of the agenda for the asset management industry, as they strive for greater transparency and look to overcome the challenge from non-traditional asset management companies. Due to the digital and data revolution however, there is an opportunity for the asset management industry to adapt and move forward, said buy-side experts gathered at TSAM Europe 2015.
Box launches cloud platform for sensitive data sharing
February 26, 2015 - Box today announced Box for Financial Services, bringing tailored solutions, product enhancements, and partnerships to firms in the financial services industry.
IT priorities and regulatory environment have asset managers focused on risk management and efficiencies
February 10, 2015 - Linedata (NYSE Euronext: LIN), the global solutions provider dedicated to the investment management and credit industries, today announced the results of its annual survey on the priorities and challenges facing the global asset management community.
C24 Technologies enables support for Swift Standards Release 2015
March 19, 2015 - C24 Technologies, a world leader in financial services messaging and integration solutions, today announced the latest release of the C24 Integration ObjectsTM SWIFTNet FIN Standards Library, updated for SWIFT Standards MT Release 2015.
74% wish to embrace machine-to-machine technology but admit barriers to adoption, reveals Advanced survey
February 24, 2015 - Almost three-quarters (74%) of businesses wish to embrace machine-to-machine (M2M) technology but admit they face barriers to adoption. These findings are from a new survey by leading field service management software provider, Advanced Field Service (Advanced). The survey was carried out among senior managers and engineers from businesses based across the UK.
UK Government launches call for evidence on banking APIs
February 2, 2015 - The UK Government has formally launched a 'call for evidence' on the benefits of greater data sharing and use of open data in banking, as part of moves to support the growth of Britain's emerging fintech sector and deliver better deals for customers.
MIK Extends its Security Master to Include Reference Data Management (RDM)
March 16, 2015 - MIK Fund Solutions, a leading provider of decision support and workflow software solutions for alternative asset managers, today announced that it now delivers a unique tool which expands the functions of its Security Master application to include reference data management (RDM).
Only a quarter of financial decision makers completely trust their data, BlackLine survey finds
February 16, 2015 - A survey from BlackLine, a leading global provider of Finance Controls and Automation software, has found that only 27% of financial decision makers trust the accuracy of their financial data "completely". In the wake of major accounting scandals, the UK poll found that many companies continue to rely on manual accounting processes, leaving them vulnerable to error. However, on a more positive note, finance teams are starting to see the business benefits of investing in new automation technology.
Hosking & Co. Implements Indata Ipm Epic Big Data Platform for Investment Management
January 27, 2015 - INDATA, a leading industry provider of software and services for buy-side firms including trade order management (OMS), compliance, portfolio accounting and front-to-back office delivered via iPM Epic– the industry's first investment management platform specifically designed for the era of big data – today announced that Hosking & Co., based in Dublin, Ireland has selected and implemented iPM Epic for their front-to-back office system.
Interactive Data market data feeds combines with GlobalRisk risk management tech
March 11, 2015 - Interactive Data, a leading global provider of managed ultra-low latency technology and market data feed services designed to facilitate electronic trading, today announces a strategic partnership with GlobalRisk, provider of leading real-time risk management and trade support software.
SWIFT selected by Payments Council to host national data platform for SEPA IBAN Only
February 10, 2015 - SWIFT announces that it has been selected by the UK's Payments Council as the vendor for the country's Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) International Bank Account Number (IBAN) Only central infrastructure platform. The new platform will enable the accurate derivation of BICs from IBANs, a key requirement for financial institutions in SEPA wishing to initiate euro payments to the UK once the SEPA IBAN Only regulation (EC 260/2012) comes into force in 2016.
Research: Business leaders are ‘still relying on gut instinct’ as only 23% of organisations closely align overall strategy to available data
January 27, 2015 - Only 23% of UK decision-makers closely align business strategy to data already held by their organisation according to new research commissioned by Rosslyn Analytics, a leading global data technology company. The research also reveals that less than half (44%) of business leaders thought that data was considered a strategic asset, suggesting there is still some way to go for the importance of data to achieve widespread recognition.