Technology
678 white papers and resources
Below you will find technological white papers covering aspects of bank and finance trading. Also, information from some of the leading participants in this field covering what an organisation may need to think about when considering investing in new technology systems and how this will impact upon their business as a whole. Within the context of Risk Library, technology has been defined under algorithmic trading, market data, post-trade, risk systems, technology systems & software and trading systems.
Deliver Trusted Data and Deeper Insights
Effective data management is a pivotal strategy for banks and financial institutions. This white paper discusses the options that are available, and how this benefits transparency, cost-reduction and the the working practices of business users.
Capital Markets Guide 2012
Rapid change across business processes, technology and strategies has pushed much change in markets and financial services firms. This white paper reviews challenges for financial institutions: looking at Big Data, risk exposure, vacillating regulations and the latest advanced trading techniques.
Assessing the true value and risks of financial services data warehousing
Financial data warehousing projects foretell lower costs, raised productivity and improved visibility. Rarely mentioned is that they can be the most expensive, lengthy, political and difficult of all IT projects. How can risk be lowered and substantial results produced in the shortest time?
Transform to Grow: The New Face of Banking
Banks have seen tremendous changes occurring in the way they need to serve corporate customers. Key drivers include slow economic growth and the effects of regulatory changes. This white paper looks at the impact that these challenges have on banks and what technology can do to support the new face…
How to use compliance as a competitive advantage in banking
In the coming months and years, the decisions that banks make about investments in systems covering risk, finance and compliance functions will play a central role in the reputation, resilience and profitability of their organisations. This white paper discusses the available options.
How can technology help manage risk in insurance companies?
Insurers rely on their abilities to assess risk and have a detailed understanding of their customer needs. The right strategies and tools help to optimise performance and make faster, better-informed, risk related decisions. Technology can play an important role within this risk management process.
Using ESM to Control Finance, Reputation and Technology Risks
BlackRock is a fast paced asset management firm which relies heavily on Excel to control and prototype new products and processes. This case study reveals how a spreadsheet management system reduced a high level of monetary, reputational and technological risk for the firm.
Reducing Risk In The Front Office
A survey of 30 financial institutions was conducted which explores the degree of collaboration between the risk function and the front office. It investigates how optimum decision-making can be reached, the role of effective collaboration in this process and how this enhances business strategies.
The Impact of the Cloud on the Hedge Fund Industry
As cloud-based processing and data storage is embraced by hedge funds and fast becoming the norm, there are enormous opportunities. This case study looks at how Derivitec turned to Microsoft's hybrid offering as a solution.
Survey of 320 firms reveals continued influence of regulations and investor transparency demands on technology adoption
A recent survey was conducted of 320 hedge funds and alternative investment firms about operational and technology decisions. It found that Dodd-Frank regulations and other demands for transparency play a crucial role in which technology systems firms decide to adopt.