I have often had moments when I am working on a story when a source dives into a great subject that I cannot incorporate into the story that I have planned. Such was the case for the story I just filed about Gresham Technologies and its strategic alliance partner Cognizant Technology Solutions, and how they… Read More >>
CQG Toolkit Helps Predict Futures Market Moves
CQG has unveiled a predictive trading model toolkit that applies machine learning (ML) technology to live data and is intended to help traders better manage strategies and positions. The announcement follows what CQG officials say was a successful, “first-of-its-kind” proof-of-concept (POC) testing effort, and then a reality check in a live-trading environment. In the live… Read More >>
SS&C Makes A.I. Part of the Ops Landscape
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) technologies appear to be hitting their stride with securities operations systems and services as SS&C Technologies, a major Ops provider, is showcasing offerings that make use of these cutting-edge technologies. The new and upgraded solutions are being announced and/or demonstrated at the SS&C Deliver conference, October 22-24, at JW Marriott in Austin,… Read More >>
SEC Wants to Rein In Predictive Analytics
The SEC has approved a proposal that attempts to control firms’ usage of predictive data analytics and it has opened a new rift as key commissioners say the regulator is overreaching and preventing investors from benefitting from new technology all in the name of preventing firms from putting their interests first. The new rules under consideration, which… Read More >>
DeepSee’s Mission: Unlock Trapped Data via A.I.
Trapped data has always been the bane of the back office, and the reason so much manual processing remains in middle- and back-office roles. “For DeepSee.ai, unlocking that data is the key to success as firms look to accelerate their move toward full-scale digital transformation,” says Steve Shillingford, CEO of DeepSee. “Much of the most… Read More >>
Can New Technologies Fix Old Ops Woes?
Cutting-edge, disruptive technologies — especially those that exploit advances in artificial intelligence — have captured the attention of securities trading firms. But turning the hype into useful ways to counter ongoing Ops problems remains a challenge for many firms. So, to help firms come to grips with machine learning (ML), robotics, natural language processing (NLP), regulatory… Read More >>
FIS Uses Machine Learning to Fight Financial Crime
FIS Partners With C3 AI for New Solutions Financial technology systems and software provide FIS has unveiled the first in a series of solutions that uses artificial intelligence (A.I.) to help capital markets firms fight the increasing threat of financial crime, officials say. FIS developed these new offerings with C3 AI, and the AML Compliance… Read More >>
What Will Post-Pandemic Ops Look Like?
Like millions of Americans, I got my second vaccination shot over the weekend and I allowed myself to start thinking about a time when the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown might be history. Of course, it’s difficult to entertain such thoughts when there are still hotspots in the U.S., and when several parts of the world… Read More >>
A.I. Is On the Regulators’ Radar
Almost all facets of securities operations are investigating or even embracing cutting-edge technologies, particularly the extensions of artificial intelligence (A.I.) such as machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and deep learning. Many firms are also exploring how robotic process automation (RPA) may make their lives easier. But, as these advanced technologies become more prevalent, the… Read More >>
SimCorp & Intellibonds Aim A.I. at Portfolio Construction
Investment management systems vendor SimCorp and fixed income analytics specialist IntelliBonds are partnering to offer front-office portfolio management teams alpha generation capabilities that exploit cutting-edge technologies and offer a path to system consolidation, officials say. The partnership will integrate cloud-based workflows that are augmented by artificial intelligence (A.I.) technologies as the way to bolster productivity… Read More >>
