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Zero Downtime

Ensuring 24/7 Operations with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

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…

SEC’s New Reporting Enhancements—and Why You Should Care

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…

How RegTech Can Prevent Costly Compliance Failures

How RegTech Can Prevent Costly Compliance Failures

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…

Sentiment Analysis: Powering FinTech Innovation in Trading

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…

How Outdated Legacy Technology Costs FinTech Firms Millions

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 Traditional brokerages, still tied to outdated on-premise systems, face obstacles to growth, scalability, and responsiveness to customer demands.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…

Regulatory Challenges in Implementing DLT Trading Platforms

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…

The Hidden Costs of Inefficiency in Middle and Back-office Systems

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…

Best Practices for Building Trust in Crypto Platforms

Reading Time: 4 minutes Trust is the cornerstone of any successful crypto platform. In digital assets, where transactions and holdings are virtual, users must feel confident that their trust in crypto investments is not compromised. This week, the CrowdStrike incident demonstrated that even without an external attacker, cybersecurity can still fail, highlighting the importance Read more…

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