IT

Apr
18

Exchange Invest 2637: LSEG Exits IT

It’s not just the data pivot but LSEG is exiting its core IT sales function for exchanges..“Just temporary” insiders claim but given the business cycle and the long memories of RFQ creators
13 min read
Apr
05

How Many Balls Must LSE Group Drop?

Is LSE really wise to not be seeking to lead as numero uno in swaps as opposed to being a passenger wearing a hostage to fortune look?
1 min read
May
10

On Palantir And NASDAQ

Palantir engaged in a “somewhat wacky brainstorm” with Nasdaq about potential projects beyond security, according to an email from Melody Hildebrandt, a top executive in Palantir’s commercial division.
4 min read
Sep
10

About That FinTech Elephant In The Room

It seems as if every last dog and pony is now claiming some element of expertise in the field of FinTech - as always it is a delight to see how oblivious they are to the history of how things got here.
3 min read
Sep
01

Technology On The Edge

In the incumbent world of financial technology, we have a series of massive 500lb gorillas, all of whom have a frankly worrying preponderance of legacy stuff that sits behind the colourful lipstick fronting this somewhat more porcine back ends.
5 min read
Feb
26

Magnus Bocker - SGX Reflections

However, overall Magnus had a plan and SGX is the better for his years of tenure.
3 min read
Apr
24

The ZA Pivot

The opportunities for JSE are enormous, despite being hamstrung by a domestic economy and government which leave a lot to be desired, even by African standards.
2 min read
Mar
06

Rome Wasn’t Burnt in A Day

The SEF revolution is coming, it will be enormous and the opportunities are vast.
2 min read
Sep
05

Exchange Invest 83: September 05, 2013

Today I am spending the day with the good folks of Cinnober giving their staff some insights into my world view of markets, infrastructure and naturally IT.
15 min read