I read a very interesting article in the Wall Street Journal last week, which explained how public pension plans have become extremely dependent on making “alternative” investments. The article, Weaning Off Alternative Investments, cited South Carolina’s public pension plan strategy as an example of this dependence, although I’m sure other states follow their model as

This Sunday is the XLVI Super Bowl, and it is an exciting one for New Yorkers! This year, the New York Giants will face off against the New England Patriots. Hopefully, the Giants will be able to reenact their 2008 Super Bowl victory over the Pats! That’s right – this was the exact match up

Guest Contributor: George Michaels, CEO, G2 FinTech Ah…new rules, new regulations. They are often times met with a mixed and not always favorable reaction. For one thing, they aren’t always easy to write. Just ask the folks over at the SEC and CFTC. In early January of this year, we learned that both regulating bodies

Nominations are open for the FTF News Technology Innovation Awards 2012. Nominations can be made by any registered subscriber to FTF News (subscription is free). Nominations close on January 31, 2012 and will then be considered by the editorial panel before a final short-list is presented for voting. To make a nomination, please click on

Guest Contributor: Alberto Corvo, Managing Principal, Financial Services, eClerx The financial services industry has a history of inadequate controls, which is evidenced by the occasional scandals, rogue traders and meltdowns. The constant change may be one of the reasons the control environment of these organizations doesn’t keep up. Whichever way it is analyzed, the conclusion

It seems that January has indeed arrived! We know that The Bull Run has been quiet over the holidays but we here at FTF are ready to kick off 2012 with a bang! Look out for some great industry discussions and commentary on The Bull Run this year! If you’re interested in contributing to our

We’re continuing the FTF holiday tradition and bringing you our 2011 edition of the Wall Street Naughty and Nice list. This past year there have been quite a few highs and lows within the financial services industry, and we decided to help Santa sort through it all!   So, without further, ado, here we go: Nice

Since launching our FTF Newsletter this past February, we have covered a variety of topics and trends within the financial services industry. From hedge fund IT issues to outsourcing and operational risk, we have done our best to report on the most relevant and urgent matters that affect your operational teams and processes. With that

FTF was pleased to be involved with the Volunteers of America toy drive once again this year!  We are also happy to announce they had an increase in donations this year and, therefore, were able to bring extra holiday joy to the less fortunate children in and around New York City. In addition, the FTF