News Archive

Banks must adapt to changes in the fixed income market in order to gain a competitive advantage, according to research published by London-based consultancy GreySpark Partners today. read more>

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange published a study on 15 May 2013 that analyses the behavioural change of investors in the Shenzhen market. It shows the continued heavy participation by retail investors, even as institutional investment accumulates more of the free-float. read more>

Changes to rules governing dark pools in Australia on 26 May may prompt a shift of equity market liquidity back onto lit trading venues, but mid-point crossing services are expected to thrive. read more>

An extension of post-trade matching service Traiana that sends OTC equity trades through central counterparties will cut bilateral equity trade settlement fees for brokers and banks, but is unlikely to spur greater interoperability in Europe. read more>

A 'mini flash crash' that wiped out the value of a US stock has again suggested US market structure distress, days after a roundtable saw captains of the finance industry agree that regulators should be careful not to interfere with a well-functioning system. read more>

Over half of asset managers do not agree that sales traders understand their business and how they generate alpha, according to research from US consultancy Woodbine Associates. read more>

Barclays has confirmed it will continue reporting monthly aggregate data from its US dark pool LX citing the industry benefits of greater transparency, a month after rival dark pool operator Credit Suisse ceased relaying similar data. read more>

SunGard has announced that its algorithm provider, Fox River Execution Solutions, is set to expand its Asian coverage to offer use of its algorithms in the Japanese equity markets. read more>

Sell-side trade body the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association has appointed former US senator Judd A. Gregg as CEO and former US representative Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. as president. read more>

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing plans to introduce four new futures products that will broaden the choice for investors in mainland Chinese stocks. read more>