Eddie Cogan, Partner, Head of eComms Surveillance at ACA Group discusses the evolution of market surveillance, business and operational challenges of market abuse and how to overcome them, the latest technologies available and advice for practitioners working on market surveillance.
Non-financial misconduct – encompassing behaviours such as bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination is a key focus of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has underscored that such misconduct is not only unethical but also poses significant risks to a firm’s culture and operational integrity. Recognizing the profound impact on...
When Teciem formally launched as a standalone company in early February, it marked the culmination of a process that had been several years in the making. The business, formerly Finastra’s Treasury and Capital Markets (TCM) unit, now operates independently with a singular focus: delivering mission-critical technology for treasury, capital markets, risk management and regulatory compliance....
Now in its 3rd year, the AI in Capital Markets Summit returns with a focus on the practicalities of onboarding AI enterprise wide for business value creation. Whilst AI offers huge potential to revolutionise capital markets operations many are struggling to move beyond pilot phase to generate substantial value from AI.
Risk and regulatory imperatives are demanding access to the latest portfolio information, placing new pressures on the pricing and valuation function. And the front office increasingly wants up-to-date valuations of hard-to-price securities. These developments are driving a push toward on-demand evaluated pricing capabilities, with pricing teams seeking to provide access to valuations at higher frequency...
