Opinion & Analysis
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Honey, I Shrunk the Market
3 February 2012 - Robert Pickel, George Handjinicolaou, ISDA, ISDA
The goal of trading standardized derivatives on electronic platforms, with central clearing, by the end of 2012 is looking extremely ambitious. Continue...
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Top 5 Wealth Management Technology Challenges Addressed by the Cloud
3 February 2012 - John Neff, Xignite
As market data volumes continue to grow exponentially, so too does the burden on wealth managers and financial advisors to identify ways to harness the power of market data and transform it into a meaningful competitive advantage. What’s required is a cohesive market data management strategy that... Continue...
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Cloud Computing Services Within the FX Trading Environment: Are Early Adopter Tags Running Out?
3 February 2012 - Jhoan Checo, FiberMedia Group
It seems the “early adopter” tags are going fast when it comes to implementing cloud based services in many arenas. Meanwhile, everyone else maintaining a sideline stance needs to understand and appreciate the competitive advantage that goes with the strategic decision. Reality is - cloud service... Continue...
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Where is Facebook’s Audacious S1?
3 February 2012 - dara albright, NowStreet Media
It's disheartening that a company, which transformed global communications and ignited private markets, would end up choosing a stereotypical IPO. Continue...
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Why Facebook Should Do a Direct Public Offering (DPO)
2 February 2012 - Josh Helland, Capital Window/CapitalDPO
Not for nothing, Facebook is a perfect fit for a direct public offering. Continue...

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