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Q&A: NYSE Technologies’ Brian Doherty on Data Fabric V6 and MultiVerb
NYSE Technologies recently rolled out version 6 of its Data Fabric messaging platform, including significant new functionality for scale out of networks while maintaining very low latency. IntelligentTradingTechnology.com checked in with Brian Doherty, NYSE Technologies’ global product manager for Data Fabric, to find out the how and the what. Q: For Data Fabric 6, you…
IBM Publishes Redpaper: “WebSphere MQ Low Latency Messaging in Financial Exchanges”
Just off the presses is this technical document – IBM refers to them as redpapers – on “WebSphere MQ Low Latency Messaging in Financial Exchanges.” Among other things, it illustrates how to create a “highly available matching engine component,” using the RCMS (Reliable and Consistent Message Streaming) API. For more information, and to download the…
BreakingPoint Adds Latency Monitoring
BreakingPoint Systems – yep, yet another Austin neighbor of mine – which specialises in performance and resiliency testing technology, has introduced network latency monitoring to its FireStorm CTM test suite. Its new BitStream Test Lab is targeted at layer 2/3 testing, and incorporates: – A clock resolution of 10 nanoseconds.– 10 Gigabits per second traffic…
HSBC’s Treacher Reckons Swift’s ISO Standards History Will Stand it in Good Stead for LEI Issuance
Marcus Treacher, head of e-commerce and client experience for HSBC’s Global Transaction Banking division, is a key supporter of Swift’s ambitions in the securities space and reckons its experience of ISO standards in other areas of its business will be beneficial in its role as the potential issuer of a new legal entity identification standard….
Northern Trust Helps Clients Navigate the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
As part of its commitment to helping institutional clients manage the evolving regulatory landscape, Northern Trust hosted a webinar on 9 August 2011 that explored the impact of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) on fund managers. The webinar included an overview of FATCA, implications for fund managers globally and information on how Northern…
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Proposes New Trade Data Repository Reporting Standards, Keeps a Close Eye on LEI Developments
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) recently published consultation paper on reporting to the Hong Kong Trade Repository (HKTR) indicates that the regulator is aware of the “considerable amount of time” it will take for firms to be ready for reporting and that international standards developments need to be factored into the equation. The paper,…
RBC Dexia Appoints New Director in the UK
RBC Dexia Investor Services today announced the appointment of Edward Hamilton-Russell to Director of Business Development, UK. Mr Hamilton-Russell has been appointed to help drive RBC Dexia’s growth strategy in the UK for both onshore and offshore client mandates. Richard Hale, Head, UK, Ireland and ME, Sales & Distribution, commented: “We are very excited about…
GlobeOp Launches Form PF Reporting Service for Hedge Funds Ahead of SEC Deadline
With the first SEC deadline for private fund (Form PF) reporting currently less than six months away for many large hedge funds and managed account platforms, GlobeOp Financial Services has launched a reporting service to specifically support the requirements. “Many funds with more than $1 billion in assets under management (AuM) potentially face their first…
Virginie’s Blog – What’s on the UK FSA’s Radar for the Next Nine Months?
Given that many data managers (and vendors) in the UK are counting on tying their upcoming data projects to new regulatory requirements, the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) recently published milestones for the next nine months could prove useful in setting the agenda for the next three quarters. The list of regulatory papers, research projects and…
Survey: Data Management Issues Delay Liquidity Risk Progress
Critical data management issues continue to impede the successful development of effective liquidity risk management strategies – and most of these issues can only be resolved through collaborative solutions, according to a new white paper from SWIFT, the financial messaging provider for more than 9,700 financial institutions and corporations in 209 countries. The findings of…