Alastair WATSON

Dec 4, 2024 | tradersmagazine.com | Alastair WATSON

By Alastair Watson, Managing Director, Transaction Network Services (TNS)The trading infrastructure landscape has picked up the pace over the past several years, with trends and challenges reshaping how firms approach their technology strategies. As we look ahead to 2025, key developments in cloud adoption, market data dissemination, and technological innovation are setting the stage for what looks like it will be another transformative year.

Nov 20, 2024 | globalfintechseries.com | Alastair WATSON

By Alastair Watson, Managing Director, EMEA, TNS Financial Markets In the financial services industry, particularly within banking, many functions like staffing and IT have long been outsourced. One area increasingly gaining attention is trading infrastructure. Once valued for its control and customization, in-house infrastructure has often become complex and costly to maintain.

Sep 23, 2024 | tradersmagazine.com | Alastair WATSON

By Alastair Watson, Managing Director, EMEA, TNS Financial Markets As we near the end of the year, the long-standing debate of what to handle in-house and what to outsource will reemerge. In the financial services industry, and specifically for banks, many functions like IT and staffing can be outsourced. But a key area worth considering is trading infrastructure.

Aug 20, 2024 | financederivative.com | Alastair WATSON

by Alastair Watson, Managing Director, EMEA, TNS Financial MarketsIn today’s fast-paced financial landscape, banks are constantly looking for ways to streamline their operations and stay ahead of the competition. One solution is outsourcing financial trading infrastructure. This practice involves partnering with a third-party provider, like TNS, to handle the technology, connectivity and support needed for trading activities for example.

Jun 15, 2024 | finextra.com | Alastair WATSON |Alex Kreger |Steve Morgan |Mayuri Jain

Satellite mega-constellations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) are not just revolutionizing our world, they are transforming it. These interconnected networks, circling the Earth at 180 to 2,000 kilometers, are more than just about high-speed internet, worldwide communication, and Earth observation. They are reshaping the way we live, work, and connect. Unlike satellites positioned at much greater heights, LEO satellites have quicker orbital cycles, typically lasting about 90 to 120 minutes.