The TRADE predictions series 2026: What to expect in fixed income
Thought leaders from Syz Group, TS Imagine and BondWave explore the next chapter for fixed income, touching on the return of yields, technology consolidation and workflow automation.
Fixed Income
Kepler Cheuvreux expands fixed income business with credit sales hires
The two appointments will focus on Italian clients in particular, and are set to reinforce a collaborative, pan-European credit sales platform, the firm tells The TRADE.
Etrading Software opens membership applications for UK bond CT consultative committee
The committee is part of Etrading Software’s planned delivery roadmap ahead of the consolidated tape’s launch on 22 June 2026.
History in the making: A closer look at MarketAxess’ newly launched Opening and Closing Auctions
The first standardised fixed income market-wide auction protocol from MarketAxess has landed. The TRADE delves into the new offering facilitating a liquid end of day event for US high-grade and high-yield bonds and the further potential opportunities on the horizon.
Euronext makes bid for all European government debts currently cleared by LCH SA
The new offering will make use of Eurosystem’s T2S platform, which is overseen by the European Central Bank, to enhance European fixed income market consolidation and increase control over post-trade workflows.
People Moves Monday: Citadel Securities, Liquidnet, Trium Capital and more…
The past week saw numerous traders shift firms across fixed income, equities and sales.
Societe Generale promotes internally for head of global markets and head of FIC APAC
Individual will retain his former role as deputy head of FIC; initially joined Societe Generale in 1993.
Citadel Securities taps BNP Paribas for fixed income ETF sales trader
Individual previously spent three years at BlackRock in various senior roles, and has also worked at Citi and Capital Group.
Jefferies boosts investment in US credit-focused asset manager Hildene, picks up 50% stake
The move strengthens Jefferies’ 2022 partnership with the credit-focused asset manager, and aligns with Hildene’s recent plans to acquire fixed indexed annuities provider, SILAC.
Etrading Software submits witness statement to support FCA’s appeal to the High Court on bond CT
The move marks the latest update in the legal proceedings, after the EU bond consolidated tape provider (CTP), Ediphy, appealed the decision to award the mandate to Etrading Software in September.