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Financial Technologies Forum is holding its Reference Data Seminar on April 25, 2012, but we need your help to make it the best seminar it can be. In preparation for this event, we are conducting a short, five-minute survey for … Continue reading →

I read a very interesting article in the Wall Street Journal last week, which explained how public pension plans have become extremely dependent on making “alternative” investments. The article, Weaning Off Alternative Investments, cited South Carolina’s public pension plan strategy … Continue reading →

This Sunday is the XLVI Super Bowl, and it is an exciting one for New Yorkers! This year, the New York Giants will face off against the New England Patriots. Hopefully, the Giants will be able to reenact their 2008 … Continue reading →

Guest Contributor: George Michaels, CEO, G2 FinTech Ah…new rules, new regulations. They are often times met with a mixed and not always favorable reaction. For one thing, they aren’t always easy to write. Just ask the folks over at the … Continue reading →

Nominations are open for the FTF News Technology Innovation Awards 2012. Nominations can be made by any registered subscriber to FTF News (subscription is free). Nominations close on January 31, 2012 and will then be considered by the editorial panel … Continue reading →

Guest Contributor: Alberto Corvo, Managing Principal, Financial Services, eClerx The financial services industry has a history of inadequate controls, which is evidenced by the occasional scandals, rogue traders and meltdowns. The constant change may be one of the reasons the … Continue reading →

It seems that January has indeed arrived! We know that The Bull Run has been quiet over the holidays but we here at FTF are ready to kick off 2012 with a bang! Look out for some great industry discussions … Continue reading →

We’re continuing the FTF holiday tradition and bringing you our 2011 edition of the Wall Street Naughty and Nice list. This past year there have been quite a few highs and lows within the financial services industry, and we decided … Continue reading →

Since launching our FTF Newsletter this past February, we have covered a variety of topics and trends within the financial services industry. From hedge fund IT issues to outsourcing and operational risk, we have done our best to report on … Continue reading →