Dec 2, 2014
Trading Tech Talk 20: Real-Time Risk and Margin in the Cloud
CTO Interview: Today's guest is Robert Newhouse, CEO, Victor Technologies. He gives an overview of his background in the derivatives markets, and what he does at Victor Technologies. Enhanced analytics, Difference vs. Hanwick, GPU acceleration, and DJALI application.
Hot Topics in Tech: Cyber risk is a top concern, 84% tell DTCC. Financial technology sector complains of lack of bank services.
The Inbox: Listener questions and comments
- Question from Analagus: bit of a thought question for the TTT hosts. Who has an easier road to profit - an algo inclined trader who does not know how to program vs. a programmer who wants to trade?
- Question from George B., Los Angeles: My question is for Trading Tech Talk. I skipped FIA Chicago this year because I could not fit it into my schedule. But it's always a good show to get a read on the trends in tech for the coming year. The exhibit hall is one of the biggest I have ever seen. I know Mark probably attended since he's local, and perhaps the other hosts as well. Just curious if you could give a rundown for those of us who missed it as to the major tech themes coming out of the event.
- Question from Objectivist C: For all tech-related spends at firms has always been build v. buy. Seems like the answer typically fell on the build side if you wanted a competitive edge and to utilize proprietary systems or strategies. But with budgets being stretched much farther these days and upgrade cycles being extended do you foresee this trend shifting toward buy in the future? Particularly as popular trends like cloud adoption democratize access to powerful systems?