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Front-running is regarded as a form of market abuse and is banned accordingly. Although it is widely accepted that MiFID II will implement new regulation on algorithmic and high-frequency trading, tha...
In my previous article, we discussed the common issues that are starting to make their way to the operational and finance teams. Many companies are setting themselves up for customer service issues, ...
Last post before the summer break. A mid-year revision of my predictions for 2013 made in December last year: 1. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to be on the rise. Tick, tick, tick. Apple is using it (as p...
Many bankers we speak with are interested in enterprise case management software, but some have trouble getting the project funded. Here are seven justifications that we've seen in successful business...
Today innovation in banking has almost become a byword for what the next big use of mobile technology will be in helping people and businesses bank more easily and more flexibly. From m-commerce appli...
New disclosure requirements for holdings of share capital/voting rights and gross short positions in the Netherlands Dutch law has changed as follows: the disclosure of holdings of shares and/or voti...
Superannuation funds mean big business for asset managers in Australia. But the AU$1.5 trillion “super” industry is also facing significant challenges, in times of unprecedented change. The Australian...
As we all know software firms have sprung up like dandelions in summer. Every week, virtually, we are seeing new systems or enhanced systems, with a regular introduction of new firms, all offering a s...
The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has adopted a report on the European Commission’s proposal for a Council directive implementing enhanced cooperation in the ...
We all like making predictions (and like being right). That's fine when we are doing that for fun. When it comes to business, you'd better "know your shit" (and know when you don't). Getti...
Leading the update to invited industry participants organised by the Australian Payments Clearing Association (APCA) on 29 July, Assistant Governor Dr Malcolm Edey pointed out that the Reserve Bank of...
The breaking news from the US indicating that over 160million credit and debit card numbers have been stolen, whilst not unpredictable, is still quite staggering. Early estimates suggest around $300