Elections in the Netherlands, France, and Germany could spark volatility.
Platforms are expected to consolidate down to two providers.
IOSCO suggests the good old days weren't all that good.
BIS says efficiency gains will be evolutionary, not revolutionary.
ITRS tech exec says data strategies can't just be the purview of a few key hires.
Buy side is taking liquidity sourcing into its own hands.
Reliance on legacy systems is a barrier to change, asset managers say.
The custody bank is investing $550m in digitizing its business over four years.
FX and ETFs are seen as especially data-hungry areas.