Abu Dhabi Investment Authority appoints new head of cross-asset and systematic execution
New hire will be based out of Abu Dhabi in his new role and previously spent almost two decades at GIC in various trading-related positions.
Buy-Side
Quoniam bolsters European presence with Dufolio and Alforis partnership
The collaboration is expected to boost Quoniam’s institutional client coverage in France, Monaco and Luxembourg and deepen local investor access to the asset manager’s quantitative investment capabilities.
Europe’s closing auction is a critical pillar, but not without its obstacles
Variances in brokerage strategies, costs and operational risks are making it difficult for market participants to assess closing volumes and price, asserted experts at TradeTech in Amsterdam this week.
Balancing trust is the key to broker algo success
The buy-side is at the forefront of the broker and algo selection landscape, and maintaining strong relationships, as well as good governance and data are the most critical factors driving buy-side decisions, asserted experts at TradeTech in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
STP Investment Services and CAPIS partner on coordinated outsourced trading model for buy-side
Through the integrated model, investment managers can access execution, settlement, reconciliation and broader operational support within a single framework.
Ninety One builds out fixed income trading desk with new addition
"This appointment reflects the firm’s continued commitment to internal mobility and fostering career development across the business," Ninety One global head of trading tells The TRADE.
Achieving consistent execution quality across brokers, venues and benchmarks is the key issue for 56% of buy-side respondents, according to new report
Experts from M&G Investments, Janus Henderson Investors and Allianz Global Investors give their view on the significance of insufficient market and instrument-level visibility and a lack of standardised data in a recent xyt survey.
State Street IM expands trading desk with fixed income trader hire
Boston-based hire joins after a four-year tenure at Victory Capital; he has also previously served at Amundi US.
Prediction markets: Are we betting on the wrong horse?
As prediction markets continue to garner significant traction across everything from sports to politics, the concept is now entering the radar of institutional trading. Natasha Cocksedge explores the up-and-coming sector to question whether it is truly about ‘buying into the future’ and where the line between trading and gambling is drawn.
RBC Brewin Dolphin names new head of dealing
Appointment is an internal promotion; individual joined the firm in 2019.