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2 weeks ago | 
pastthewire.com | Maribeth Kalinich |Chris Brown
By Maribeth Kalinich and Chris Brown, contributorYou just got four new horses in your barn and now you must spot them in races. In the old days you would have to drag out a bound paper book to look up the conditions and then start scribbling. Currently, most condition books are done “on paper” digitally by compiling information and presenting it to the users as a PDF file that must be downloaded to a device and then read thoroughly, whether relevant or not.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
iongroup.com | Chris Brown
Key TakeawaysML beats rules-based algos in identifying genuinely suspicious activitiesGenerative AI users should identify pain points to addressExplainable AI is a crucial aspect of AI-driven trade surveillanceIn a recent episode of the Markets ConversatION podcast, Marco Frangi from ION Markets discussed the transformative impact of machine learning on electronic financial trade surveillance.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
globalfintechseries.com | Chris Brown
By Chris Brown, President of IntelygenzIn financial services, the era of debating AI’s viability has passed. We are now in the phase of what I call the AI Competitive Imperative. Institutions that view AI as a tool for future potential rather than a current necessity risk falling behind more proactive competitors.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
iongroup.com | Chris Brown
Key TakeawaysETF growth helped by their simplicity, low cost, government initiativesAsset management challenges include competition with active strategiesETF landscape is expected to diversify and grow furtherThe rise of passive investment strategies, and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in particular, has been a significant development in India’s financial markets.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
thehrdirector.com | Chris Brown
Analysis of UK employee benefits data has found that 98% of employees with access to supermarket discounts use them to supplement their weekly shopping. This practical perk offers tangible financial relief in the face of rising living costs, with the average employee saving £725 per year. The research* assessed workplace benefit data for over 145,000 employees and found that dental services are the second most valued employee benefit.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
iongroup.com | Chris Brown
Key Takeaways Stressful trading conditions and stressed markets are not the same Record OTC volumes highlighted transparency, levels of risk The ability to move risk in turbulence shows the market working In a recent ION Markets ConversatION podcast, Chris Barnes, product manager at ION’s Clarus FT and an experienced OTC derivatives trader, looked back at the turbulent markets of early August in his blog, ‘Just how bad are trading conditions right now?’ Joined on the podcast by Amir Khwaja,...
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
iongroup.com | Chris Brown
Key TakeawaysStreamlined solutions are key to navigating FX market complexityThe number of execution modes, platforms, data sources can be dauntingAI, algos and changing bank capital rules are areas to watchION executive Eugene Markman recently appeared on The Markets ConversatION podcast to discuss developments in FX. He was joined by special guest Paul Houston, global head of FX products at CME Group.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
iongroup.com | Chris Brown
Key TakeawaysIncumbents face competition from new platforms as demand soarsParticipants must streamline ops, manage risk and optimize costsPartnering with product companies provides a competitive edgeION executive Bruce Roberts and Stephen Bruel from Coalition Greenwich appeared on the Markets ConversatION podcast last month to discuss the changing landscape of derivatives. Established exchanges and clearinghouses play a pivotal role in transforming this critical corner of the financial world.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
iongroup.com | Chris Brown
Buy-side needs more adoption of automation tools to reduce risk Vendors must enable efficient front-end workflow integration Trading desks can’t be reliant on widespread manual pricing On 2 May 2024, the Bond Dealers of America (BDA) trade association hosted a discussion on order management systems (OMS) and execution management systems (EMS).
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
sepscience.com | Aimee Cichocki |Chris Brown
In the high-stakes world of forensic science, speed and accuracy are paramount. For firefighters, hazmat teams, police groups, and government agencies, every second counts when identifying substances, analyzing evidence, and making critical decisions that impact public safety. The adoption of advanced Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is revolutionizing the field, offering rapid, on-site analysis capabilities that were previously confined to the laboratory. Dr. Christopher D.
