Technology Systems and Software
312 white papers and resources
Technology Systems and Software
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.
Setting the Stage: FATCA Compliance
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act stands to transform the global tax framework and how financial institutions track and report on their clients’ financial assets. With the law slated to come into effect in 2013, its implications and how financial institutions need to prepare is considered.
Meeting the Requirements of Emerging Regulations in Finance, Risk and Treasury Operations
Banks must meet ever more varied regulations. The sheer scale and scope of banking regulations, including Dodd-Frank, Basel III and IFRS, pose challenges to all financial institutions. This white paper discusses how to minimise these risks through aligning finance, risk and treasury operations.
The New Challenges of Regulatory Reports and Data Lineage
There is a new regulatory focus on the quality of risk and regulatory reporting – but not just on the finished result. Executives now must be able to attest to the figures and demonstrate that report producing processes are robust. Learn how these new risks can be overcome to satisfy regulators.
Basel III Data Aggregation – Asking the Impossible?
For the first time in banking regulation there are explicit requirements for accuracy, completeness and timeliness in the aggregation of risk data. This white paper considers these obligations as set out in Basel III, and discusses how to build the systems and processes that can best ensure cost…
Basel Committee 2012 – Risk Data Aggregation
As regulators reviews key lessons from the financial crisis, banks face new requirements to ensure that their information technology and data architectures are adequate in supporting the broad management of financial risks. This white paper discusses how this can be achieved.
Governing open source to deliver return and lower risks
This white paper discusses the governance of open source as key to managing risk in an organisation. Specifically, in relation to its implementation and use, and how it is aligned with stated objectives, policies and risk profile – all especially pertinent in highly risk-sensitive financial markets.
Enabling standardisation in open source software
Standardisation within open source software offers a new way of managing risk, especially in highly complex industries. This white paper discusses the benefits of standardisation using this type of technology and what pitfalls to avoid.
Open source drives innovation in financial services
As the financial services industry is targeted with finding ways to ensure that their risk management systems are robust, increasingly organisations are turning to open-source software. This white paper discusses the benefits available to organisations through using this technology to reduce risk…