Philippe Chambadal, CEO of middle- and back-office processing technology provider SmartStream, discusses the post-trade landscape and the regulatory and operational challenges facing market participants.
Latest articles from John Beck
Banca Transilvania upgrades its core
February 17, 2011Years of double-digit growth stretched Banca Transilvania’s core banking system to breaking point. CEO Robert Rekkers explains how the bank embarked on a long-overdue upgrade.
The appeal of electronic trading for emerging markets
February 16, 2011Appetite for algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies is rocketing, and many exchanges are gearing up to attract this flow. But significant regional disparities and regulatory barriers may hinder development.
Colombia sheds poor image to emerge as up and coming IT hub
January 31, 2011The negative perceptions of Colombia that have dogged the country over the past few decades are finally being shed, causing global companies to take note of its role as an up-and-coming IT hub for Latin America.
CIO of India's HDFC Bank on the benefits of its new ATM network
January 31, 2011India's HDFC Bank recently upgraded its ATM network. The bank's chief information officer, Anil Jaggia explains how it has increased transaction speeds, boosted sales and implemented SMS-based anti-fraud measures.
Top 500 Banking Brands
January 28, 2011In a still-volatile financial climate, building and maintaining a strong brand is a vital part of every bank's operations. The Banker's Top 500 Banking Brands listing ranks the leading names.
Q&A: Deutsche Bank on the future of cash management
January 6, 2011Paul Camp, managing director and global head of cash management, financial institutions at Deutsche Bank Global Transaction Banking, discusses how the cash management industry is coping in the aftermath of the global financial crisis, and the trends he expects to see develop in the future. Writer John Beck
Trade finance blown off course
December 23, 2010Industry experts are concerned that impending regulation will obstruct the route to global recovery unless it is modified to make allowances for trade financing. Writer John Beck
The risks and opportunities in consumer technology
December 8, 2010Financial institutions are under pressure to adopt various forms of consumer technology in an effort to retain and attract both customers and staff. But these technologies can present a number of security risks.
Visa's new platform adds value to clients and company
December 8, 2010Visa Europe's chief information officer recently oversaw the final migration of clients to a new inter-bank processing platform that has been almost a decade in the making. He describes how the new datacentre will offer great value to both the company and its customers. Writer John Beck