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The new offering is set to enhance ETF market access, liquidity and execution quality for institutional clients, and is also supported by research from the firm’s subsidiary, Trackinsight.  

New in-depth market intelligence platform comprises research, analytics, and exclusive insight, along with a new interactive data tool.

This past week saw a flurry of moves across the industry, including a global head of electronic trading, head of electronic fixed income, and a senior credit desk hire.

New addition to the desk set to focus on enhancing execution quality and performance. 

The TRADE sits down with Jean-Pierre Ané, deputy chief executive at Kepler Cheuvreux, to discuss the current outlook for ETFs, how demand is shifting and what new trends are influencing the landscape.  

Specifically, firms are facing obstacles including fragmented data, legacy systems, and cultural inertia; currently 58% of buy-side firms are consolidating their technology platforms and vendors to adapt to AI-related advancements, according to a recent SimCorp report. 

New appointment joins from Instinet and has previously served at Societe Generale, Kepler Cheuvreux, and Scotiabank. 

MIAX will retain a 10% equity stake as part of the transaction, which is expected to facilitate the firm’s entry into prediction markets for both its institutional and retail clients.  

Initiative comes as several trading venues prepare to potentially extend trading hours; consultation group will focus on the evolving role of broker-dealers and the implications of expanded access for global investors.