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Series on Derivatives Software System
Posted on 06. Feb, 2012 by khader.
I have started writing some introductory topics to help understand derivative software system from a systems point of view. I have started off with introductory topic which you can access from right side menu “Derivatives System Software” or click here. I hope this series will help people with IT background, business analysts, project management and [...]
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2011 Risk Magazine Technology Rankings are out
Posted on 15. Jan, 2012 by khader.
As every year, for 2011, Risk magazine has released technolgoy rankings of derivatives and risk management products. Accordings to Risk magazine, it received 821 valid responses from various banks, hedge funds, pension funds, insurance companies and corporate treasuries. Here are the top three leaders: Overall: #1 – Murex #2 – Thomson Reuters #3 – Misys [...]
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What is new in FIX Protocol 5.0
Posted on 18. Apr, 2011 by khader.
The FIX 5.0 is the response to the growing needs of financial institutions. The FIX version 5.0 enhancements address the following key needs of industry. PROTOCOL LEVEL: Introduction of independent session layer called Transport Independence (TI) Framework. This framework is known as FIXT. It’s initial version is 1.1. You can get detailed specifications from fixprotocol.org. [...]
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Credit Default Swaps – The Big Picture
Posted on 01. Feb, 2011 by Khader.
I recently posted my “Credit Default Swaps – The Big Picture” presentation for download. It was prepared to introduce Credit Default Swap instruments and various high level details. Presentation covers: Definition of CDS Importance of CDS Market Players & their roles CDS Examples Myths and Facts of CDS CDS Instrument Categories Instrument Types & Options [...]
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“LeadMyGoals” coverage on TV Channels
Posted on 12. Jan, 2011 by khader.
Good news!! I am happy that LeadMyGoals is being picked up by TV channels. Here are couple of new items. Hoping for more with upcoming all new version of LMG. * As a weightloss planner App on NBC DFW * As a new year resolutions tracker on NBC News Please make sure you and your [...]
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Solution to random error – “Column does not belong to table “
Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by khader.
It has been pretty painful investigating this weird problem – “Column <ColumnName> does not belong to table Table” even though we have this column in the specified table. Sometime it is just throws error – “….table ‘Table’” when there is no such table ‘Table’ in database. After thorough investigation many experiments, we found that the [...]
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Fixed Income Market Analysis
Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by khader.
FIXED INCOME MARKET ANALYSIS 4 Full Days Comprehensive course on Fixed Income Markets. This course is designed for professionals working in Capital Markets Technology and related areas to provide complete insight into Fixed Income markets. The course covers all fundamental topics, market mechanics, basic pricing and risk analytics, bond options and basics of structured products. [...]
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FIX Protocol Training Program
Posted on 17. Sep, 2009 by khader.
If you are planning to start using FIX protocol in your organization, I can help you to get on board quickly. I can design custom course to suit your needs and provide a training program on your site anywhere in the World. Please contact me for more details. You can watch my FIX Protocol Introduction [...]
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Capital Markets & Equities
Posted on 11. Sep, 2009 by khader.
4 Day Course This Course is for technology professional working in or planning to work in any Securities business domain. This course covers the list of unique topics that explore practical aspects of the Securities business and related technologies. It is designed by industry experts unlike academicians. DAY ONE Capital Markets Overview of Financial Markets Financial [...]
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Fixed Income Trading System Architecture
Posted on 13. Aug, 2009 by Khader.
As part of the Application Architecture training sessions, this is a first session exploring the flow of Fixed Income Products Trading, System Architecture, Technology components involved and the role of each component. The following sessions would cover various design and architecture aspects and how to implement using different technologies. This session covers the following topics [...]
