As traders look for the fastest way to trade, one connectivity provider may have an answer: Sending data and trade orders via microwaves. So, what happens when it rains?
As traders look for the fastest way to trade, one connectivity provider may have an answer: Sending data and trade orders via microwaves. So, what happens when it rains?
With U.S. equity volumes in the dumps, the buy side increasingly is searching for liquidity in dark pools, stoking fears about a lack of execution transparency in the opaque markets. But buy-side traders are finding value in the dark -- if they know where to look.
Buy side firms need sophisticated tools to navigate the market structure as well as analytics and connectivity to alternative trading systems, but cost pressures are an obstacle to upgrading their OMS-EMS platforms, according to Greenwich Associates' study.
Buy side firms need sophisticated tools to navigate the market structure as well as analytics and connectivity to alternative trading systems, but cost pressures are an obstacle to upgrading their OMS-EMS platforms, according to Greenwich Associates' study.
traders on broker coverage, revealed that buy side firms are not completely satisfied with sales traders and that brokers may be wasting resources on analytics and other services.
Among the top trends on the buy-side trading desk in 2011, the biggest development is likely to be the increased reliance on transaction cost analysis to entice institutional investors and ensure best execution.
Susquehanna Renews with SunGard for ComplianceMay 07, 2013Institutional broker dealer Susquehanna Financial Group extended its relationship with SunGard's Protegent as the firm’s platform for trading compliance of its institutional equities trading business.
Rebuilding Trust in Our Markets in the Year AheadFebruary 27, 2013While regulators focus their efforts on automated or manual exchange-level risk management, firms should ensure that they have proper processes in place to manage risk from their own perspective in order to avoid the pain of repeating notable — and p
Ex-Goldman Director Gupta Seeks Conviction ReversalJanuary 23, 2013Lawyers for former Goldman
Sachs Group Inc board member Rajat Gupta are urging a
federal appeals court to reverse his insider trading conviction,
arguing that a judge shouldn't have allowed wiretaps to be heard
at trial.
JPMorgan Faces U.S. Order to Improve Compliance — SourcesJanuary 11, 2013U.S. regulators are likely to
order JPMorgan Chase & Co to correct lapses in how it
polices suspect money flows, in an action expected as soon as
Friday, people familiar with the situation said.
OMS-EMS Retool as Clients Face New RegsOctober 25, 2012In the face of lower volumes, OMS and EMS are seizing opportunities as buy side clients need to upgrade their systems to comply with complex regulations and trade new asset classes electronically.
Would Traders Want OMS/EMS Access on an iPhone?October 12, 2012Mobile apps for iphones and tablets are starting to emerge in the OMS/EMS space, so that buy side traders can place a trade, rebalance a portfolio or check compliance.
Sheila Bair's Book Heaps Fresh Stains on John Thain's ReputationSeptember 28, 2012As Hank Paulson prepared to dole out bailout funds to stabilize the nation's financial system, John Thain's biggest concern was how taking government money would impact CEO pay, according to former FDIC head Sheila Bair's new book.
The Risk and Transparency TangoAugust 21, 2012Today's traders are not plagued with worries about flash crashes, macroeconomics or monthly jobs reports; instead, they are focused on riding the ups and downs of the trading day to maximize their portfolios and best serve their clients.
Can Regulators Realistically Enforce the Volcker Rule?July 09, 2012As regulators gear up to phase in the Volcker Rule -- an element of the Dodd-Frank financial reform package -- experts say a myriad of obstacles may keep the law from functioning as intended.
Beyond Dodd-Frank: The Dire Consequences of InactionJune 27, 2012Many buy-side firms are only addressing the basic and imminent requirements for counterparty risk management. What are firms missing, and what will it cost the industry?
Hedge Funds Must Search for Alpha Compliance, TooMay 10, 2012Hedge funds must alter their approach to compliance as they face a new level of scrutiny from both regulators and investors, says NICE Actimize's Stephen Anikewich.
Buy-Side Traders Find Liquidity in Dark PoolsMay 03, 2012With U.S. equity volumes in the dumps, the buy side increasingly is searching for liquidity in dark pools, stoking fears about a lack of execution transparency in the opaque markets. But buy-side traders are finding value in the dark -- if they know where
Priority No. 1: Rebuilding Confidence in the Capital MarketsApril 27, 2012As more negative news batters Wall Street's public image further, brokers must realize that something is broken and make the necessary repairs to rebuild confidence in the financial system.
