Last year was one of two steps forward and one step back as far as post-trade operations. As in previous years, regulatory overhauls particularly for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives drove operations for the industry while there were some interesting disruptions such as the emergence of FIX for post-trade efforts. What follows is my interpretation of the… Read More >>
Our Predictions for 2013
To say the least, FTF News is very proud to present our first completely digital magazine. As you flip through the pages (love those sound effects) and admire the look of it, you will see that we are making some major predictions for 2013.To cut to the chase, for our top prediction, we are seeing… Read More >>
2012 in Review: Finally, A Year of Progress
How do you categorize a year as volatile as 2012? For starters, it was finally a Year of Progress as the industry mulled the issues and moved forward. To make my case, I have picked the top FTF News story trends from the year that was. We have also listed the top stories based upon… Read More >>
Things to Do After the Apocalypse
This might be my last Minding the Gap column ever as the ancient Mayan calendar points to the world ending on Dec. 21, 2012. However, my guess is that discerning an expiration date for humankind is tricky as multiple cultures have conflicting calendars. But, if the Mayans were wrong, we will have lots to do… Read More >>
FTF’s Top Trends for Operations in 2012, Part 1
While we at FTF think that 2011 was “The Year of Waiting,” it’s likely that 2012 will see a lot more movement for middle and back office operations. In fact, as the new Dodd-Frank regulations take effect, particularly for the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets, revamping and updating the middle and back offices will take center… Read More >>
The Year of Waiting
While we still have one month to go, the year 2011 has been an odd mix of US regulators pushing for transparency but instead creating an environment of uncertainty for financial markets, says Sang Lee, a co-founder and the managing partner of market research and advisory firm Aite Group, based in Boston. The uncertainty has… Read More >>
Q&A with Nuveen
A data overload caused by the reforms in the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market may be coming your way for middle and back office operations, says Kevin Walker, AVP, Derivatives Administration Manager for the Nuveen Global Operations unit of Chicago-based Nuveen Investments, Inc. Walker spoke last month at length about this issue at FTF’s 6th Annual… Read More >>
