Role of Information Technology in Investment Services Industry

INTRODUCTION
Innovative use of technology is essential for the investment services industry. Technology advances improve efficiency and effectiveness in front and back-office operations while reducing costs. In this paper I will begin by showing how technology has impacted the securities markets. Then I will show how technology has impacted all aspects of the investment process from order management to trade execution, settlement instruction communication and pre-settlement matching.
SECURITIES MARKETS
History
Until the early 1960's, the trade order process was manual. …