Heads of trading stress the importance of office interactions as asset managers grapple with hybrid work setups
Four heads of trading desks highlighted the challenges and opportunities of a hybrid working model at TradeTech.
Buy-Side
Markets veteran Duncan Higgins to launch industry’s first trading focused sustainability initiative
The new membership network has already attracted buy-side firms and aims to address environmental challenges specific to trading firms through accountability to the wider industry and investors.
Buy-side are struggling to attract more diverse talent, TradeTech panel hears
Buy- and sell-side firms told if you're not on the diversity, equity and inclusion journey already, you need to get on it to remain profitable and successful as a business.
Data Sharing Network Glimpse Markets’ no fee data sharing platform continues to attract buy-side interest
NN Investment Partners is the latest asset manager to join the network over the last few months.
Columbia Threadneedle now a Top 10 UK asset manager by AUM following completion of acquisition of BMO’s EMEA asset management business
The acquisition of BMO’s EMEA arm increases Columbia Threadneedle’s total AUM to $714 billion.
The TRADE announces Leaders in Trading 2021 awards winners
Over 260 industry leaders gathered at The Savoy hotel in London to celebrate their achievements throughout the year.
Rebrand for Wells Fargo Asset Management as acquisition completes
Following the transaction, GTCR and Reverence Capital plan to grow the rebranded firm’s technology platform, wealth distribution network and global footprint.
TIFIN valuation now five times higher following latest funding round
AI platform for asset managers closes third successful funding round in less than 12 months.
Retail flow: the new El Dorado for the buy-side?
Almost half of buy-side firms would like to engage with retail trading flow following a huge uptick in volumes.
Asset management M&A deal activity continues apace
Firms see mergers as a fast track to gaining scale and meeting changing regulatory and customer needs.