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  Travis Mitchell- Aviat Networks

  Microwave Technology for Low Latency Trading Networks

  Microwave networking can deliver a significant speed advantage over fiber for high frequency trading applications between cities such as Chicago...
  

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  Mazy Dar- CEO- OpenFin

  Things You Should Know About HTML5

  Leading front-end trading applications in FX, fixed income and OTC derivatives have moved quickly to adopt HTML5. But this is no technology fad,...
  

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  Andrew Waxman

  The Case for Scenario Planning in Sandy’s Wake

  After underestimating the strength of Hurricane Sandy, financial firms need to consider 'risk scenario planning' as a tool for forecasting what...
  

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  Rick McCarthy- Managing Director- Americas- DST Global Solutions

  How FATCA Will Impact Asset Managers

  FATCA becomes effective on January 1, 2014. Sitting back and waiting for further clarification of the requirements is not an option.
  

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  Anthony O'Donnell

  Nationwide Security Breach Raises Priority of IT Security

  Nearly a million Nationwide customers' personal information was compromised, but the fact that businesses report that cyber risk is their biggest...
  

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  Nathan Golia

  Health Insurance Kiosks Continue Proliferation

  Amerihealth NJ is the latest health insurer to create an experience on an electronic kiosk.
  

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  By David Brown- CEO of Sabrient Systems

  What the Market Wants: Shame of Washington!

  I am politically independent, but I am shocked at the indifference both sides have to giving us some comfort that they will work together to get...
  

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  Anthony O'Donnell

  Eyewitness to Sandy's Ravages in Northern NJ

  All over northern New Jersey downed, uprooted trees — and stacks of chain-sawed logs cleared from roads — remain in mute testimony of Superstorm...
  

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  Julio Gomez

  5 Requirements for Next-Gen Customer Experience Management Platforms

  Managing customer interactions across channels is a challenge for all financial firms. Customer experience management platforms can help...
  

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  John Lee- Merkle

  4 Questions Insurers Should Ask about Data-Driven Marketing

  As we move beyond the classic definition to the challenge of collecting and storing the data, a new problem arises: How do we bring together the...
  

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  Ivy Schmerken

  Insider Trading Investigation Reaches A New Stage

  Speculation intensified that federal prosecutors are looking at SAC Capital Advisers' owner Steven Cohen, but the government doesn't have enough...
  

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  Phil Niles- Butterfield Fulcrum

  Disaster Recovery Planning After Hurricane Sandy

  Investment managers without appropriate disaster plans were left facing some difficult decisions in Sandy’s wake.
  

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  Nathan Golia

  Looks Like the Models Were Right After All

  Data indicates that the area flooded by Superstorm Sandy was well within expected parameters.
  

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  By Joe Saluzzi and Sal Arnuk- Themis Trading

  A Toast to Mary and 10 Suggestions for the New SEC Commissioner

  Mary Schapiro's efforts to clean up our marketplace are her legacy.
  

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  Miranda Mizen- Tabb Group

  Regulatory Action On Dark Pools Must Be Part of Market Structure Debate

  With an Increasing Number of Securities Now Trading in Excess of 40% Volume Off-Exchange, Industry Discussions on Dark Trading Must Include...
  

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  Steve Biondi- Micro Focus

  Making Your Mainframe Work Smarter, Not Harder

  Rather than rip-and-replace, optimize your mainframe MIPS for key applications and understanding where you can redeploy MIPS-heavy workloads to...
  

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  Greg MacSweeney

  Data's New Look: Demand for Visualization Tools Is Coming

  Business users and executives in financial services will eventually demand data visualization to make their workflow more productive.
  

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  Nathan Golia

  Video: Humana Embraces Wii U for Next Fitness Game

  The newest version of the health insurer's "Your Shape" fitness franchise eschews the Xbox Kinect for the new Nintendo console.
  

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  By Julie Rodriguez and Francesco Brullo

  How To Select The Most Accurate Data Visualization

  Understanding the underlying concerns of data analysis is a good first step for firms looking to more clearly analyze complicated data sets, spot...
  

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  Nathan Golia

  Registering for a Race Online? Insure Your Fee

  Allianz' specialty arm is offering a way for race registrants to insure their fee in case of cancellation -- like the New York Marathon post-Sandy.
  

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  James Ruotolo- SAS

  Cost Shifting: A Fresh Look at Soft Fraud

  While safety has increased and frequency of injury has decreased, severity of injuries has increased, suggesting that medical providers are...
  

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  Magnus Almqvist- SunGard

  Surveillance and Monitoring Through the Looking Glass

  Looking ahead to 2013, European regulations are stepping up the need for automated surveillance and monitoring solutions on the buy side, writes...
  

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  Nathan Golia

  Video: What Thanksgiving Tradition Frightens Insurers Most?

  One method of preparing the traditional Thanksgiving turkey is a leading cause of home fires.
  

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  Michiel Walsteijn- Oracle Health Insurance Solutions

  6 IT Competencies That Health Insurers Must Master Post-Reform

  One of payers' biggest challenges is in the way that they go to market as the Affordable Care Act completes rollout. Insurers must implement...