Schroders opts for instant messaging FinTech as first Cobalt member
Instant messaging platform is first firm to join asset managers in-residence programme.
Buy-Side
Asset managers riding high but margin pressures loom
Net inflows reach 4.3% for 2017 during banner year for the industry but fees continue to fall as profits are squeezed.
TradeTech 2018: The key takeaways
Systematic internalisers, periodic auctions, artificial intelligence, data and diversity were among the key talking points at this year's TradeTech conference.
M&G Investments upgrades FX EMS with Deutsche Börse’s 360T
360T was chosen by M&G to implement workflow technology following extensive selection process.
MiFID II sees more than 60% of UK-fund managers reduce broker lists
Survey of UK-based fund managers focusing on small and mid-sized companies suggests MiFID II has negatively impacted liquidity and research coverage.
BlackRock compliance head appointed risk chief at Janus Henderson
Georgina Fogo will join Janus Henderson as chief risk officer in July this year following the retirement of David Kowalski.
JP Morgan trading team develops machine learning model for equity desk
Asia Pacific equity trading desk at JP Morgan Asset Management is seeking to have 50% of trading flow driven by machine learning by the end of the year.
Miles Kumaresan: Better trading through technology
Miles Kumaresan, head of trading and FinTech at Nordea Asset Management, has brought his technology expertise and experience to tackle the ongoing issue of sourcing liquidity in the bond space through equipping traders with the right tools for the job.
FCA pursues annual ‘value for money’ assessment from buy-side
FCA enforces annual assessment despite concerns around sensitive information and the time frame having been raised.
Senior equity trading veteran at Candriam retires
Christian Somers contributed to major transformation initiatives during his time at Candriam Investors Group.