The TRADE announces the Rising Stars of Trading and Execution North America for 2025
The year’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution North America will take place as part of Leaders in Trading New York in New York City on 18 November.
News
More instruments than expected could potentially be affected by new SVC in EU
With periodic auctions seemingly absorbing some of the liquidity previously seen in the dark following news of a Single Volume Cap (SVP) in the EU, additional effects are yet to be fully understood, says expert.
Beyond the data: Number of buy-side firms using just one EMS declining in the face of continued diversification
Claudia Preece unpacks some of the key findings from The TRADE’s latest Execution Management Systems Survey, which highlighted how shifts in buy-side priorities is leading to notable changes in their approach to EMS’ – with the importance of breadth of coverage and connectivity more evident than ever.
Euroclear and LCH SA expand connectivity for Italian bonds
The two market infrastructures are set to offer clearing members the option to settle Italian government bonds and repos cleared at LCH SA directly in Euroclear Bank from 2026.
Clearstream and the Saudi Tadawul Group partner to develop post-trade services in Saudi Arabia
Initial focus on a new Saudi collateral management service to enhance local market liquidity and automation.
Stifel makes two new hires to bolster European execution services
The individuals will be based in London and Paris respectively, The TRADE understands.
SIX selects Aquis Technologies to deliver harmonised trading platform across European exchanges
The new system will underpin trading across SIX Swiss Exchange and Bolsas y Mercados Españoles, with goals to create a unified client experience and enhance market access.
Tradeweb completes first-ever fully electronic RFM swaption package trade
Institutional clients on Tradeweb’s Swap Execution Facility (SEF) can now request and receive a two-way market for swaps and swaptions in one single electronic quote via the new protocol.
More than half of the buy-side considering implementing pre-hedging detection mechanisms, finds report
European asset managers endorse more clarity around guidelines and greater restrictions when it comes to the use of pre-hedging, according to Acuiti’s latest report.
Buy-Side
Pictet Asset Management: ‘The trick is trust’
Claudia Preece sits down with James Frew and Patrice Guesnet, co-heads of Pictet Asset Management (PAM) fixed income trading, to delve into their formula for success, the importance of building a desk made up of individuals with diverse experiences, and how the team is continuing to innovate alongside the evolving asset class.