Near-term Brexit concerns highlight importance of cognitive computing Predictions on the effects either result of the United Kingdom’s vote about European Union membership began months before the actual vote. Now that the decision has been made (for the time being anyway) the concern remains. Most of the talk revolves around the long-term changes, but significant risk is present in the near-term too. Whenever market volatility is present, elements will seek to manipulate trading. Still recovering from the recession, Wall Street traders operating with a short-term focus in a high stakes environment face pressure to capitalize on that volatility. They are being watched by distracted compliance departments struggling to adapt to increased regulatory scrutiny.