News/Technology
Big banks seek solace in quantum-proof encryption
Barclays, JP Morgan and SocGen act to counter threat from next generation of computing
CFETS joins R3-led project
Number of participants rises above 60 since September 2015 launch
Firms weigh impact of blockchain on post-trade services
Opportunity for using distributed ledgers in OTC market discussed at meeting held by CFTC
Sibos: KYC data utility managers report compliance barriers
Internal teams' concerns around data security hinders adoption, Sibos attendees told
Swift intraday liquidity messaging selected for BCBS 248
Intraday liquidity reporting underpins rulebook created by the Liquidity Implementation Task Force to support BCBS compliance
China launches cross-border payments platform
Two banks announce successful transactions on China International Payment System
Singapore Exchange launches indexes unit
Officials say the index business will increase transparency and promote participation on SGX's markets
BST European Summit 2015: Business strategy must embrace tech to compete, says C-level panel
Business strategies must be able to leverage technologies with right attitudes in place, say C-Level panelists.
US Treasury’s cyber chief lays out cyber security blueprint
Julia Philipp recommends targeted defences, data sharing and response planning
CenturyLink taps Cognilytics buy for financial big data analytics vertical
CenturyLink will ultimately make analytics tools available as managed service in its cloud infrastructure
Vontobel structured products platform adds four private banks
Competition intensifies in battle for Asia structured products market
Energy trading firms unready for Remit, survey finds
IT systems not geared for trade reporting under EU anti-manipulation law
Energy traders shun trade surveillance, survey finds
Result comes despite tougher rules on market manipulation and abuse
Financial firms must be prepared for cyber infiltration – panel
Focus needs to be on reacting, not stopping every threat
Firms can use regulatory data to boost business, say tech professionals
Companies can wring more value from regulation-mandated data
Data sharing platform unites banks against cyber crime
Community data sharing could change cyber risk protocol
Asic calm over HFT impact but Australian buy-side lobby groups disagree
Lack of hysteria does not equal complacency, says securities regulator
Profile software readies market data mobile app
Athens-based technology provider Profile Software has launched a new mobile app, dubbed Plexus, which allows users to monitor real-time data and news on their iPhone and iPad devices.
Sefs battle with confirmations after CFTC relief expiry
A second no-action relief period that exempted Sefs from issuing confirmations expired on November 29, leaving forex traders unsure whether Sefs can handle the requirement
More firms expect technology spending increase in 2014
Rising expectations