Episode 119: SS&C's Acquisition Plans; Data Privacy Concerns; A Look at the May Features

On the podcast, Anthony and James examine the M&A space, specifically as it pertains to acquisition-hungry SS&C and its aborted bid for Fidessa. They also hit on all the features that have gone live in the last week and then have a discussion about data privacy and how much people are willing to give away. 0:00-4:30 Housekeeping notes and how to apply for this year’s Waters Rankings. 4:30 SS&C chief executive Bill Stone says the tech giant is still interested in making deals even after it declined to bid for Fidessa. But first, what’s going on with the Fidessa-Temenos-Ion saga now? 9:00 SS&C has cash to spend—will it spend it, should an attractive target present itself? 12:30 What can DST expect from being part of the SS&C family? 14:15 Some reckless speculation as to which company SS&C might look to gobble up next. 20:45 A look at the features that have gone live in the past week. (See below for links.) 30:00 A discussion about data (and DNA) privacy in an era where people don’t care about privacy. May Features May Cover Story: Charles Walters, Halcyon Capital Management https://www.waterstechnology.com/people/3610436/the-hedge-fund-doctor-charles-walters-halcyon-capital-management Wary Brokers Sound Alarm on Mifid II's RTS 28 https://www.waterstechnology.com/regulation-compliance/3608711/wary-brokers-sound-alarm-on-rts-28 Bond Trading Takes Steps to Resolve Voice and Screen Conflict https://www.waterstechnology.com/regulation-compliance/3610411/bond-trading-takes-steps-to-resolve-voice-and-screen-conflict India’s Data Takeaway Leaves Index Derivatives in a Pickle https://www.waterstechnology.com/market-data-data-analytics/indexes-ratings/3585711/indias-data-takeaway-leaves-index-derivatives-in-a-pickle Market Cops Turn to Crime-Fighting Robots https://www.waterstechnology.com/trading-technologies-and-strategies/3602931/market-cops-turn-to-crime-fighting-robots The Philosopher’s Drone: AI on a Social-Sciences Foundation https://www.waterstechnology.com/industry-issues-initiatives/3595126/the-philosophers-drone-ai-on-a-social-sciences-foundation Mind the Governance Gap: Data Key to SEC Modernization Compliance https://www.waterstechnology.com/regulation-compliance/3585716/mind-the-governance-gap-data-key-to-sec-modernization-compliance