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
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?
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.
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.
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.
Magnus Bocker - SGX Reflections
However, overall Magnus had a plan and SGX is the better for his years of tenure.
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.
Rome Wasn’t Burnt in A Day
The SEF revolution is coming, it will be enormous and the opportunities are vast.
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.