AI and ML: The fast track to solving asset managers’ operational challenges
By Rohith Rajamony, Senior Business Solutions Consultant APAC, SmartStream At last week’s AsianInvestor COO Forum in Hong Kong, I had the opportunity to discuss how AI and machine learning (ML) are transforming asset management operations. Having witnessed firsthand the significant challenges asset management firms face today, I’ve seen how modern technologies are stepping in to […]
Executive Roundtable: Advancing sustainable strategies for enhancing cost of income (COI) efficiency
By Bharat Malesha, EVP Fees and Expense, SmartStream In the evolving landscape of the banking industry, the drive towards optimising the Cost of Income (COI) is more critical than ever. Banks and financial institutions are actively seeking strategies to enhance cost efficiency while also improving the transparency in their market facing fee. This pursuit is […]
Navigating T+1: My Insights from SASLA 2024 Conference
by Tertius Vermeulen, Client Partner, SmartStream Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Securities Finance & Collateral Conference SASLA 2024 in Cape Town. It provided a valuable platform for industry leaders to discuss – The future of Securities Finance in South Africa: How can we as an industry leverage the latest technologies. Looking […]
Incoming EMIR Refit mandates: The devil is in the data
By Linda Coffman, EVP, SmartStream Reference Data Services (RDS) The upcoming changes in the EMIR Refit regulations will significantly impact how firms report derivatives contracts to trade repositories. The EMIR Refit programme aims to enhance transparency and stability in the EU Derivatives market. New reporting rules will be effective in the EU from April 29th, […]
From date format errors to process disruptions: The broader implications of data quality
By Stephen Koch, Global Head of Data Quality, SmartStream In this blog article, Stephen Koch, Global Head of Data Quality at SmartStream, shares a personal experience with his daughter’s medical insurance claim denial and draws a parallel to the failure of NASA’s Mars Climate Orbiter. The common thread in both situations is the impact of […]
Leading the way with advanced technology for post trade and liquidity management
By Sarath Madakayil, Head of Presales APAC, SmartStream At the SmartStream Forum in Singapore, a wide spectrum of discussions revolved around post-trade technology and operations, and the criticality of a robust liquidity management framework. The event also explored the latest trends and technology applicable to the capital markets industry. A highlight of the forum was the […]
Passionate about data
by Stephen Koch, Head of Data Quality | 11 July 2023 Several years ago, I attended an event at my daughter’s school. It was one of those events where parents got the opportunity to mingle with other parents over some refreshments. Inevitably, the discussions turned to occupations and there were lawyers, doctors and teachers, amongst […]
T+1 trade settlement: a new headache for cash and liquidity managers?
The first half of 2024 will see the United States move from the current T+2 cycle to T+1 settlement. It follows the United States’ transition, in 2017, from T+3 to T+2 settlement processing. The US is not alone in taking this step. Canada will also make the move to T+1 processing in 2024. In India, […]
Money is Perishable
by Aparajita Bose-Mullick, Product Manager of SmartStream | 23 March 2023 Cross-referencing the symbology of securities is an everyday exercise for financial firms. Yet it is often a manual process, which leads to mistakes. These result in losses and disruption across the business. Aparajita Bose-Mullick, Product Manager of SmartStream interviewed a former bond trader and […]
Why is it critical to have a robust intraday liquidity management system coupled with stress testing
by Nadeem Shamim, Global Head of Cash and Liquidity, SmartStream | 23 March 2023 It’s been a topic of discussion lately whether banks are conducting adequate stress tests on their liquidity, particularly when it comes to intraday liquidity. Many banks see these tests as a regulatory obligation rather than a crucial aspect of their risk […]