Global exchanges in fight for Asia clearing market share
CME has no clear Australia strategy and Eurex is still waiting for a licence. Meanwhile, Ice and LCH.Clearnet are running ahead in the battle for the Asia clearing market
US airline wins Dodd-Frank real-time reporting delay
CFTC no-action letter giving Southwest Airlines and its dealers extra time to report hedging trades in long-dated oil may lead to broader relief for other hedgers in illiquid markets
Softer NSFR may not save repo, banks warn
Final version of NSFR makes sense on a bank-wide basis, sources say, but the industry is still trying to gauge its impact on certain businesses, including repo
Custody Risk European Awards 2014 winners announced
Custody, securities services, fund administration and technology providers gathered for annual Custody Risk European Awards in London
Buy side attacks Isda early termination protocol
Dealers last month agreed to sign a new protocol that would suspend swaps termination rights; buy-side firms will now be pushed to follow but many protest they have not had a say
Instagram Upgrades Search, Editing, and Explore Features
Instagram listened to its users and determined that it was time to evolve its system to meet the needs of consumers.
Instagram Upgrades Search, Editing, and Explore Features
Instagram listened to its users and determined that it was time to evolve its system to meet the needs of consumers.
European ETFs break annual inflows record with two months to spare
Year-to-date figure for European exchange-traded funds (ETFs) “surpasses any full-year net new assets [figure] for the European-listed ETF/ETP industry”, finds ETFGI consultancy
The Big Burden of Backlinks for Small Businesses
Backlink maintenance and management is a new burden that most small businesses are not equipped to handle. Many small businesses don’t yet know that they should even review their links.
The Big Burden of Backlinks for Small Businesses

Backlink maintenance and management is a new burden that most small businesses are not equipped to handle. Many small businesses don’t yet know that they should even review their links.
Examining the current state and future direction of enterprise stress testing
Although the primary reason for regulatory stress-testing in today’s banks is to ensure capital adequacy, the ultimate goal is long-term stability in the financial markets with better-run banks. For that reason, stress testing is an evolving, high-profile
Why Google Algorithm Updates Shouldn’t Matter
With the exception of historic changes to Google’s algorithm, such as the Panda and Penguin updates that fundamentally changed the way website publishers had to approach their optimization strategies, algorithm updates should not receive nearly as much
Why Google Algorithm Updates Shouldn’t Matter

With the exception of historic changes to Google’s algorithm, such as the Panda and Penguin updates that fundamentally changed the way website publishers had to approach their optimization strategies, algorithm updates should not receive nearly as much attention as they currently do.
What Does Apple’s iAd Global Expansion Mean for Search Marketers?
As paid search moves toward mobile, search marketers need to hone their ad buying skills and diversify their spend.
SEC gives green light to Eaton Vance’s active ETMFs
Eaton Vance gains approval for actively managed non-transparent ETF from US Securities and Exchange commission
Hedge funds ‘cannot be too paranoid’ on reputational risk
Hedge funds cannot be too paranoid about reputational risk, say lawyers, who advise counter-striking against dirty tricks campaigns is the best policy
Beneficial ownership of assets under scrutiny in divorce
Beneficial ownership of assets is coming under scrutiny in hedge fund divorce cases, requiring the disclosure of great swathes of confidential, commercially sensitive information
Amazon Echo Could Sneak Voice Search Into Users’ Living Rooms
Last Thursday, Amazon quietly released Echo, a device that uses voice command technology to answer questions, play music, and make shopping lists. Will the company take the next step to voice-controlled shopping?
Disney Fights Piracy With New Search Patent
To combat rampant Internet piracy, Disney has filed for and won a patent that will help filter out stolen content.
Stop! Before You Fire Anyone, Try These Proven Tips for Handling Difficult SEO Clients
Take back the control in your client relationship by performing an extreme relationship makeover with these proven tips.