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Pictet Asset Management: ‘The trick is trust’

Claudia Preece sits down with James Frew and Patrice Guesnet, co-heads of Pictet Asset Management (PAM) fixed income trading, to delve into their formula for success, the importance of building a desk made up of individuals with diverse experiences, and how the team is continuing to innovate alongside the evolving asset class.

Keeping the APAC door open as Europe moves to T+1

With Europe traditionally trading with APAC markets more than the US – thanks to shared market hours – a symbiotic relationship has emerged, but what does this mean when it comes to the European shift to T+1? Claudia Preece delves into the real cost of being out of global alignment, the impacts of fragmentation, and the potential for ‘third mover advantage’.

The case for system harmonisation

The TRADE sits down with Ashwin Venkatraman, head of asset management trading technology at JP Morgan Asset Management, to explore both the benefits and the feasibility of harmonising systems on the buy-side trading desk.

Fidelity International: Championing individuality in the real money world

Claudia Preece sits down with Fidelity International’s global FX desk – winner of the 2024 Foreign Exchange Trading Desk of the Year – to explore the key ingredients for a successful team, highlighting their focus on well-rounded traders, the importance of a hands-on approach to technology, and plans for further expansion.

The evolving role of transaction cost analysis in equity futures trading

Ash Sharma, multi-asset trading analytics manager at Aviva Investors, speaks to The TRADE about the importance of transaction cost analysis (TCA) when it comes to equity futures trading, delving into what sets it apart from other asset classes, how it is continuing to evolve, and what should be front of mind for the buy-side going forward.