A-Team Insight Author: sharon
Bloomberg Enhances Credit Risk Signalling Tools That Forecast the Barbie Party
Barbie and her pals no doubt threw a huge party when the company that makes the iconic doll, Mattel, saw its debt upgraded from junk to investment grade by the three major credit rating firms earlier this year. Had they spoken with some market watchers, however, the Barbieland party could have started months – maybe...
Modern Data Management Under the Microscope
The biggest names in data management gathered in New York for A-Team Group’s 14th annual Data Management Summit New York City. In the second part of our account of the major discussion points at the day-long event, guest speakers and panellists talk self-service analytics, regulatory data and tooling implementation. What are the challenges of delivering a...
ESG Data Quality Still Dogs Asset Owners Even as They Boost Allocations
A lack of standardised and reliable data continues to pose a barrier to asset owners’ pursuit of ESG-linked investment strategies, according to a poll that nevertheless found surging incorporation of sustainability considerations in allocation decisions. The latest and third annual Voice of the Asset Owner Survey by Morningstar found that almost 40 per cent of...
Moving to a Modern, Component-Based Trading Architecture Using a Buy and Build Approach
With financial institutions under increasing pressure to modernise their trading infrastructures while maintaining agility and control, the debate around what to buy and what to build in terms of technology solutions is critical. So how should firms weigh the costs and benefits of buying versus building? What role do open-source solutions play in trading systems?...
FinCEN’s Final Rule Puts the Buy-Side on Notice – AML/CFT Compliance by Jan ‘26
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) long-anticipated final rule on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) – issued in August – closes a significant regulatory gap that previously allowed certain advisers to operate with limited oversight. This made them potential targets for exploitation by illicit actors, including money launderers and...
RegTech Summit London Delivered the Goods – Here’s What You Missed
By Reena Raichura, Founder of Finergise, Senior Fintech and Capital Markets Executive, FTSE 250 NED. As a strategic advisor, NED and capital markets SME, as well as keeping on top of all the cool technology and innovation that’s out there, I like to keep updated with the latest regulatory and compliance changes, so I was...
Greenwashing Declines for First Time in 6 Years, Says Report with Significance for Investment Data
Greenwashing among companies worldwide has declined in the past year, according to the latest annual report on the topic, providing valuable insight into a key sustainability risk for financial institutions and non-financial corporations. The study, conducted by Switzerland-based ESG risk data specialist RepRisk, examines greenwashing by analyzing publicly available sources. Their report found that there...
Taking the Temperature of the Data Management Industry
When you have the leading names in data management gathered in one New York City hall, it would be remiss not to ask them how they view some of the most pressing issues facing the industry today. So, that’s exactly what A-Team Group did at our 14th annual Data Management Summit in the city. We seized...
A Glimpse into the Future of Data Management
The future of data management is in play with complementary technologies promising to empower, streamline and reduce costs of financial institutions’ data processes. To get the latest thinking on the products and services that are likely to shape the way data is managed in years to come, A-Team Group invited market leaders to offer insights...
Practical Considerations for Regulatory Change Management
As financial markets continue to evolve, regulatory change management has become an essential yet complex task for financial institutions. The challenge lies in continuously monitoring, managing, and adapting to both minor and major adjustments in regulatory obligations. This month, RegTech Insight hosted a webinar bringing together a panel of industry experts to review Practical considerations...