Category Archives: Artemis Posts
Quantifying the Quants
Check out this blog entry on the meaning of all things quant. We think you will find the premise of this piece, written by Andy Nguyen on www.quantnet.com, thought provoking. Here’s an excerpt: “Applied to a person, the Platonic ideal is someone with a quantitative PhD and a deep understanding of financial theory, who applies […]
Not all job losses are created equally
Bloomberg reports the job loss figures for 2011-2012 will now surpass the number of jobs lost in 2008 through 2009. What can job seekers expect in 2011 and beyond? To set the tone, I quote Citigroup’s Vikram Pandit, CEO of Citigroup on his outlook “Financial services face an extremely challenging operating environment with an unprecedented combination […]
Stealth Reductions in Force
”A Stealth reduction in Force” is how one professional put it. We are hearing of light job cuts across the industry in Fixed Income( in US). Strategic hires made in 2009 and 2010 have come under pressure as trading volumes have dropped and client interest has been quieter than normal . The moves tend to be selective and […]
Just Four Global Events Will Determine Investor’s Fates
The fates of investors and traders alike depend on how four politically charged events play out over the next 12 months. James Shinn takes a look at how the interplay of US monetary policy, Chinese economic growth, the European debt crisis and Saudi oil prices are likely to determine the future of the global economy. http://www.institutionalinvestor.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=2855196&LS=EMS544288
Conversations in the Market
This week our question is for the Head of Electronic Trading at a recognized algorithmic trading firm. Q: Where do you think trading execution is heading over the next five years? A: The evolution and transformation of Wall Street trading desks over the next several years will continue to move further away from the traditional trading desks that […]
The Wall Street Mind
The Post Crash: Wall Street Won. So why is it so worried?? http://nymag.com/news/business/wallstreet/
Managing Expectations in a Tough Year
Managing Expectations in a tough year. As we round the corner on the 2010 Wall Street bonus season, we take note of some changing attitudes and expectations. Shrinking bonus pools, uneven disbursement of bonuses and an array of deferred schemes have left Bankers feeling uncertain about their earnings prospects. Many on Wall Street were disappointed and frustrated […]
Conversations in the Market
This week our question is for a FX eCommerce Consultant. Q: What do you see as the main criteria buy side clients rely on when deciding what platforms to use? A: It really depends on what their objectives are. Some firms need to manage a number of sell-side relationships, and chose a platform that facilitates […]
Battle of the Titans
Battle of the Titans – For big banks that have long dominated foreign-exchange trading, new competition has them scrambling. http://online.wsj.com/article
Dodd-Frank’s Impact on IT
Dodd-Frank’s Impact on IT – Interesting article concerning Dodd Frank, Capital Markets and Technology – http://www.wallstreetandtech.com/regulatory-compliance/229200184
