ETS Connect UK, provider of the UK bond consolidated tape (CT), has confirmed the members of its Consultative Committee following an open application process, which opened on 16 December.
James Oliver.
The 20 voting members were selected based on their industry experience, seniority and their capacity to contribute effectively to the development of the UK bond CT.
The Committee is designed to act as an independent source of expertise and will play a central role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive bond market data to all market participants.
Specifically, the members will provide input, advice and recommendations to the Board on matters including costs, performance and data quality.
James Oliver, chief financial officer at Etrading Software, said: “This Committee will play a vital role in enhancing our governance framework by bringing together key stakeholders and expert voices to advise on strategic priorities.
“Its appointment reflects our commitment to robust oversight, transparent decision-making, and building the long-term value of the consolidated tape to market participants and other users of the service.”
Overall, the Committee comprises 11 data users, five data contributors, three vendors and one academic, with a particular emphasis on representation from the user community, with representatives including senior figures from BlackRock, Citadel and Janus Henderson Investors.
Appointees include Laura-Jane Carlyle, director of global fixed income trading at BlackRock; Jason Recordon, head of European fixed income trading at Janus Henderson Investors; and Virginie Saade, head of government and regulatory policy, EMEA at Citadel.
From the data contributor community, members include Liz Carter, managing director, strategic initiatives at Tradeweb, and Eddie Coghlan, global head of regulatory reporting technology at TP ICAP Group.
Speaking to The TRADE, Sassan Danesh, chief executive officer of Etrading Software, said: “We are delighted with the quality of applicants we received across the spectrum of CT stakeholders. Advice from committee members will help the CT remain responsive to industry needs.”
ETS Connect UK has also invited trade associations to apply to join the Committee as observing members, with appointments expected to be announced by 2 March 2026.
The Committee’s first meeting is scheduled for 10 March 2026.