Bullish investors are pushing technology firms to launch initial public offerings but, says Dan Barnes, they need to pick their market carefully.
Latest articles from Dan Barnes
How prepared are the financial markets for a cyber attack?
January 2, 2014The threat of cyber attacks grows ever greater, as hackers become more and more sophisticated and an increasing level of data is handled electronically. So what are financial institutions, exchanges and governments doing to combat this threat?
Big data helps tackle big regulation
January 2, 2014Regulatory demand for greater insight into banks has pushed financial institutions to seek out scalable and low-cost data processing.
HSBC makes IT power play
January 2, 2014Working with the maxim that there is big profit potential in big data, the global head of IT architecture at HSBC securities services and his team have spent the past 18 months experimenting with new technologies and now, he tells Dan Barnes, the bank is ready to launch a new suite of client-driven technology solutions.
The prime brokerage puzzle
December 2, 2013Trading on swap is well established in Asia and European hedge funds are also considering it, mainly as a way of avoiding transaction taxes. But despite the appeal of the products, increased regulation means potential disruption is looming for users.
Electronic solutions to your anti-money laundering responsibilities
December 2, 2013With technology making data processing 1000 times faster, banks could find the cost burden of anti-money laundering rules a whole lot lighter. Alternative data storage platforms are starting to make current systems look cumbersome and slow, not to mention uneconomical.
LME IT chief warms to HKEx task
December 2, 2013Chief technology officer Robin Paine is insourcing the London Metal Exchange’s IT function to fit its future as part of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. He tells The Banker how the complex transformation is taking place.
Commoditising complex products the SG CIB way
November 1, 2013Anthony Woolley, the UK chief information officer at Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, sees technology making the markets safer but is keen to foster an environment in which innovation in IT solutions thrives.
Big data becomes big business for financial services firms
November 1, 2012The push for transparency, real-time information and improved risk management in financial services has led to the adoption of new computing infrastructure, which means that running a Google search to check credit risk exposure might be around the corner.
Manila focuses on middle market
April 2, 2007With larger companies shifting to China, Filipino banks have been focusing on their retail clients as well as the mid-sized enterprise market. Dan Barnes reports.