Bad Math: Study Finds Spreadsheets Riddled with Errors
If you still rely on spreadsheets to run your business, it may come as a shock to learn that nearly 90% of them contain errors, according to a recent study. So you may want to reconsider putting blind...
View ArticleAdvent Nominated Best in Class
Weâre delighted that weâve been nominated as a premier technology provider in four categories by Waters magazine in their 11th annual Waters Rankings. Determined by a poll of the magazine’s 10,000...
View ArticleBanking on the Cloud
In a recent white paper we predicted that the trend of financial firms moving to the cloud would reach a tipping point in 2013. And it seems our crystal ball was accurate.read more...
View Article$10 Million Gitch: Record SEC Fine Highlights Critical Role of Technology
The fallout from last yearâs botched Facebook IPO continues. Nasdaq was recently fined a whopping $10 million by the SEC due to systems failingsâthe largest ever imposed against an exchange. The...
View ArticleWall Street Boot Camps Help Fill Knowledge Gaps in New Hires
Basic training for brokers? Many Wall Street firms are sending new recruits to boot camps to brush up on basic computer skills and take remedial courses in finance. A recent article in Wall Street...
View ArticleGeneva by the Numbers
Last week we launched Geneva version 10, which got me thinking: whatâs in a number? We recently met with some of our Geneva clients in London, whom we hadnât seen since AdventConnect in Monaco in...
View ArticleWall Street War Games
Wall Street is going to war. A simulated cyber attack called Quantum Dawn 2 will take place in New York City to help determine how prepared banks and brokerages are in the event of a cyber war....
View ArticleSurvey Says: The Rich Get Richer
Hereâs some good news for advisors and firms catering to high net worth (HNW) clients. The newly released 2013 World Wealth Report (WWR) from Capgemini says the worldâs wealthy have rebounded...
View ArticleFATCA Takes Root Outside the US
Since going into effect in 2010, FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) has gained nearly universal acceptance in the US and may now be going global. In fact, the European Union, France and Italy...
View ArticleTraders: Brush up Your Math
For buy-side traders looking to get ahead in the industry, the trading desk has been transformed in recent years to the point where the old rules no longer apply. While trading has always been an...
View ArticleGay Marriage Rulings Create Challenges and Opportunities for Advisors
US Census data put the number of same-sex couples living together in 2010 at approximately 646,000, a number that is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. For advisors working with gay...
View ArticleFinancial Stress: PTSD Strikes Advisors
With the recent turmoil in the markets and the corresponding loss of confidence in our financial institutions, itâs hardly surprising that many advisors are feeling stressed. A recent study in Health...
View ArticleMotor City Goes Broke: Do Not Pass GO
Its recent bankruptcy filing may be good for Detroit, allowing the debt-swamped city to get out from under its financial mess, but itâs not good news for municipal bondholders. Once considered a safe...
View ArticleTrade Compliance Spending on the Rise
According to a recent report by Aite Group, escalating regulatory enforcement will cause trade compliance technology spending to surge 35% in the next three years, from $300 million to over $400...
View ArticleHedge Funds See Savings in the Cloud
At a time when markets are uncertain and returns range from flat to meager, hedge funds are looking for new ways to cut operational costs, give investors with a confidence boost and open new doors of...
View ArticleThe New Gold Rush
As China eases restrictions on cross-border investing, Hong Kong moves closer to becoming a major world financial center.read more...
View ArticleBanking on the Family Name
In a surprising case of old money meets new wealth, Forbes recently announced their intention to launch a national multi-family office for the first time. While this move befits the family name long...
View ArticleAxys Update: The Time is Right
Last week at AdventConnect, our annual user conference, we announced plans for a major update to our most widely used portfolio accounting solution, Axys, and  previewed the upcoming version.read more...
View ArticleThe Three Cs: Common Challenges and Opportunities for Wealth Managers
âWealth managementâ is a pretty broad category. We encounter a lot of different types of firms in this space with different business models and strategies. But they share many common challenges and...
View ArticleRocking for Charity in Hong Kong
Giving back to the communities where we do business all around the world is a huge part of the culture at Advent. And itâs an added bonus when we can have fun in the process.read more...
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