Sustainable Trading shutters amidst unfavourable ‘political headwinds’
Members have been notified, and a liquidator will be appointed in the coming weeks in preparation for shuttering by the end of summer.
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BlackRock equity trader departs
Individual was one of The TRADE’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution in 2024.
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.
Xetra expands new retail trading offering with ETFs service
New trading offering builds on the launch of the exchange’s equities retail trading service launched in mid-2024.
Fidelity International appoints two traders onto FX desk
Incoming individuals have previously worked at Fideuram Asset Management, Jefferies, JP Morgan Asset Management, and Susquehanna International Group.
LSEG’s data and analytics head departs after 18 months
Individual was appointed to the role at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in July 2023 after roles at Deutsche Bank, Citi and HSBC.
Rapid Addition and Adaptive unveil partnership to enhance FIX capabilities
“With this new partnership, we will be able to go beyond the capabilities of standard FIX engines, creating even more comprehensive, agile and robust solutions for capital markets firms,” Matt Barrett, chief executive and co-founder of Adaptive tells The TRADE.