Fixed Income

Fixed income innovation gathers pace

Fixed income trading is moving inexorably towards an electronic market structure but the pace of change will vary across individual markets, according to a new study by consulting firm Celent.

ICE and Cetip debut Brazilian fixed income platform

IntercontinentalExchange, a US-based operator of futures bourses, has teamed with Brazilian central securities depository Cetip to launch a hybrid fixed income trading platform.

RBS hires in preparation for fixed income e-revolution

The Royal Bank of Scotland has recruited industry veteran Jeremy Smart as global head of electronic distribution, as the UK state-owned bank prepares for growing automation of fixed income trading.

Waking up to FX

Traditionally an afterthought for buy-side traders, FX trading is starting to become more front of mind, evidenced by greater innovation and evolution of trading tools designed specifically for the asset class.

Bringing bonds into the light

Regulators are currently deciding on the best way to move ahead with reforms that encourage electronic trading in bond markets. But market participants are concerned that too much transparency could damage liquidity.