Reading Time: 4 minutes Tools to integrate user feedback According to research, companies that regularly gather and utilize user feedback are 21% more likely to outperform their competitors. In Part 1 of this series, we explored the importance of collecting and analyzing feedback, a vital process that helps businesses create user-focused products that truly Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Need for Zero Downtime Across All Layers In today’s global marketplace, businesses rely on 24/7 availability to meet the demands of customers and markets. Whether it’s a FinTech platform processing real-time trades or an airline system coordinating flights, downtime—whether due to software errors or broader IT infrastructure issues—can lead Read more…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The SEC has adopted amendments to Form N-PORT reporting requirements, aimed at providing both themselves and investors with more timely information about registered investment companies’ portfolio holdings. This move is designed to help assess and mitigate risks within these funds, making it a significant development for the industry. For investment Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Carl Icahn was recently fined $1.5 million by the SEC, with Icahn Enterprises L.P. paying an additional $500,000, for failing to disclose key financial information. This isn’t an isolated incident—JPMorgan Chase was previously fined $200 million for similar compliance failures. So why does this keep happening, and why aren’t these Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes In recent years, quantum computing has become a buzzword, sparking excitement and concern across industries including FinTech. Unlike classical computers that use bits as the smallest unit of data (represented as 0s or 1s), quantum computers use quantum bits, or qubits, which can represent and process multiple states simultaneously. Imagine Read more…
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the hyper-competitive world of trading, user experience isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a fundamental driver of success. With over $5 trillion in daily transactions across global financial markets, traders demand platforms that are fast, reliable, intuitive, and adaptive. A frictionless UX can mean the difference between a profitable trade and Read more…
Reading Time: 5 minutes As data is the lifeblood of digital organizations today, accurately interpreting data can be the difference between success and failure. While traditional market analysis remains vital, traders are increasingly turning to more sophisticated tools to maintain their competitive edge. One such tool, rapidly becoming indispensable, is sentiment analysis. By decoding Read more…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Increasing trade volumes and evolving regulations are driving a wave of digital modernization within the capital markets ecosystem. With cryptocurrency users soaring to over 320 million in 2022—a 150% increase from the previous year—the pressure to scale systems is more significant than ever. This begs the question: Are current trading Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes A recent Broadridge survey highlights that 70% of financial firms see legacy technology as a significant barrier to digital transformation. Traditional brokerages, still tied to outdated on-premise systems, face obstacles to growth, scalability, and responsiveness to customer demands. This technical debt not only leads to high maintenance costs but also Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is set to revolutionize the financial sector by offering unprecedented levels of transparency, security, and efficiency. However, as with any disruptive technology, its implementation in trading platforms is fraught with regulatory challenges. Ensuring these platforms comply with existing regulations while fostering innovation is a delicate balancing Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Most companies believe their systems are efficient due to operational blindness and complacency with the status quo. In reality, inconsistent data, manual reconciliation, and delayed processing times lead to costly errors and regulatory penalties. For example if your existing post-trade system is built on .NET architecture, it is likely prone Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes While Bitcoin and Ether continue to dominate financial headlines with their price swings, the broader, everyday use of cryptocurrencies remains limited. This gap largely stems from the perceived complexity of blockchain technology (wrapped in a shroud of technical jargon and complex processes that can deter even the most enthusiastic users). Read more…