Legacy Infrastructure Is Creating Invisible Ceilings on Sell-Side Efficiency and Growth
Summary
Sell-side infrastructure modernization is critical for investment banks constrained by legacy systems and fragmented data. Aging architectures limit scalability, delay product launches, and hinder real-time transparency. A unified operating platform enables efficient growth, supports complex products, improves client experience, and unlocks intraday intelligence across global, multi-asset operations.
Ted O’Connor
Ted is a Senior Vice President focused on Business Development at Arcesium. In this role, Ted works with leading financial institutions in the capital markets to optimize data, technology, and operational needs.
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