ICE Bonds unveils RFQ protocol for mortgage-backed securities
The functionality aims to reduce dependency on transactions via voice and chat messaging and allow clients to transmit electronic MBS requests anonymously.
Fixed Income
StoneX acquires US clearing broker RJ O’Brien
The move will expand StoneX’s client base and provide greater access to liquidity across fixed income markets, said the firm.
Janus Henderson and US life insurer Guardian unveil new strategic partnership
The move will see the firm become Guardian’s investment grade public fixed income asset manager, taking on the $45 billion investment grade public fixed income portfolio.
Citadel Securities leads $25 million Series B investment in TransFICC
Other investors include BlackFin Tech, AlbionVC, HSBC, Illuminate Financial, ING and neosfer; investment follows TransFICC announcement in November that it intends to bid to become the consolidated tape provider.
Tradeweb adds European government bonds to portfolio trading offering
Citi is the first dealer to support the newly expanded offering.
MTS launches buy- and sell-side dealer to client protocol
Protocol applies to rates, credit and repo and is aimed at reducing manual entry to enhance straight through processing (STP).
TransFICC supports National Australia Bank’s Yieldbroker migration to rebranded Tradeweb Australia
The service from TransFICC was used to improve connectivity and manage migration to the new platform, which Tradeweb acquired in 2023.
StoneX adds investment banking capabilities with acquisition of The Benchmark Company
Move is set to enhance equity research and investment banking; acquisition subject to regulatory approval.
MUFG former head of CEEMEA trading and sales joins Novate Global Markets
Individual has previously served at: Credit Agricole CIB, Standard Bank, and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities.
Bond CTP contender Bondtape launches live prototypes for UK and EU
The two prototypes consist of a ‘blotter’ each, comprised of the trade reports published on a given day.