Fintech is more than just a buzzword. Fintech represents the innovation in services and technology that will disrupt business models, business processes and software applications in the coming years, in…
With the upcoming cybersecurity requirements by the NFA and nearly every regulatory body overseeing financial service industry participants, it’s important to not only comply with cybersecurity regulations but to use…
While attending the recent NIBA conference, we learned about new rules affecting our industry. Brokers will no longer be able to email client documents to their customers, clearing relationships, or…
The importance of cybersecurity has taken many industries by storm, and the futures industry is no exception. Indeed, CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad has recognized cybersecurity as “the single most important…
Security breaches are quite prevalent in the media today. Many security experts feel it’s not a question of if your company will suffer a breach of your information, but when.…
Cybersecurity is the #1 issue on every financial professional's mind in the fall of 2015. What risks should I be aware of? What safeguards can I put in place? What…
Trading of futures options is growing rapidly and has widely been viewed as a market primed for expansion. While somewhat nascent compared to equity and index options markets, the Tabb…
On April 23, the inaugural FinTech Exchange, brought to you by Barchart OnDemand, in association with FinTEx Chicago, will take place in Chicago. Registration for this new, half-day event is…
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I wrote this article in the “cloud”. You’ve certainly heard this term and have no doubt used a cloud service. But, what does the cloud mean and how are financial…
