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The Hidden Cost of Bad Data – Why Accuracy Pays Off

By Ariel Junqueira-DeGarcia, Strategy and Technology Leader at Broadridge. In the financial world, data is king. But many argue that firms are dangerously reliant on data they inadequately understand, unknowingly wielding a double-edged sword that can just as easily enrich as it can erode. This article pulls back the curtain on the murky world of…

Ex-BoFE Haldane’s Headache Amplifies Banking’s PEPplexity

By Rory Doyle, Head of Financial Crime Policy at Fenergo. Just when you thought the drama was over after the Nigel Farage-Coutts saga, along comes another high-profile figure to re-shine a spotlight on a problem that refuses to disappear. Andy Haldane, a former bigwig at the Bank of England, is the latest to be denied a…

Nasdaq Unveils AI-Powered Feature to Enhance Market Surveillance

Nasdaq has integrated a new AI-powered feature within its Market Surveillance technology, aimed at significantly enhancing the quality, speed, and efficiency of market abuse investigations. The solution utilises generative AI (GenAI) to streamline the investigative procedures around suspected market manipulation and insider trading, enabling more effective monitoring and detection of potential market abuse. With proof-of-concept…

Divisions Over Scope 3 Reporting Likely to Widen Amid New Data

New research indicates that investors want more Scope 3 emissions data and that corporations are pressing on with disclosure procedures, all despite recent regulatory back pedalling on the issue. Two studies indicate that the gathering and dissemination of supply-chain emissions information will be a key part of ESG integration even though it has been relegated…

Alation Workflow Automation Deploys AI Bots to Optimise Data Governance

Alation, a data intelligence company, has released Alation Workflow Automation, a solution designed to help data stewards meet the increasingly complex data governance needs of financial services data environments. The solution optimises data governance processes from curation to consumption using Alation Automation Bots to increase metadata quality by proactively checking for missing security classifications, titles,…

AI Integration in Capital Markets: Current Trends and Future Directions

Although artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been widely used in the capital markets sector since the 2000s, the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) within the last 18 months has spurred a significant increase in investment in AI tools and technologies. This trend is set to continue as AI is deployed and utilised…

Erste Asset Management Selects Clearwater Analytics Cloud-Native Reporting Platform

Erste Asset Management, a large manager in Central and Eastern Europe, has selected Clearwater Analytics’ cloud-native client reporting platform following an RFP selection process. By using the Clearwater PRISM platform, the asset manager will be able to provide customised digital client experiences and clients will be able to configure insights and analytics, and access data…

CUBE Expands Regulatory Reach With Strategic Acquisitions & Partnerships

CUBE recently announced the acquisition of Reg-Room, a strategic move aimed at broadening its regulatory intelligence capabilities. This acquisition, coupled with a significant new partnership with investment firm Hg, marks a pivotal phase in CUBE’s growth strategy.  The acquisition of Reg-Room, allows CUBE to incorporate and expand its regulatory change monitoring and analysis. This is…

CJC and BCC Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch ONE Platform-as-a-Service

CJC, the market data consultancy and professional services provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with BCC Group, the European software development firm behind the ONE Platform, which enables market data to be migrated from on-prem environments to the cloud. The collaboration will introduce ONE Platform-as-a-Service (OPaaS), which will provide round-the-clock support, real-time monitoring, and…

Adopting a Principles-Based Framework for AI Governance

Governance in IT is a well-established discipline underpinned by multiple standards from international and national organisations like ISO, IEC and AICPA. What these standards share is a principles-based approach to the implementation of standards within the organisation. A new governance framework to cover emerging AI technologies is not just a necessity but an urgent need….