As the landscape of the trading world continues to change – spurred by technological advancements, geopolitical change and social pressures – so too are the traders themselves. Claudia Preece takes stock of the market’s perspectives on the adage of ‘the ideal trader,’ delving into key characteristics, both the pervasive and the fading.
Participants across Euronext, Deutsche Börse Group, Delta Capita and Clearstream Banking AG discuss how and why the market is working to align on key issues and the empirical steps being made to create a more unified market structure.
Emerging markets expert Mark Mobius, founder of Mobius Capital Partners, sat down with The TRADE to discuss the ever-evolving EM space, delving into who the global contenders are, the importance of embracing new technologies, and what he believes makes for an optimal trading strategy.
Brigitte Le Bris, managing director, global head of fixed income and FX at Ostrum Asset Management, sits down with The TRADE, to unpack the wealth of opportunities Asia holds for investors, the main hurdles for trading in the region’s emerging markets, and why diversification is such a hot topic.
Panellists questioned whether a completely systemised pre-trade workflow is a realistic eventuality as the role of the trader continues to evolve at an increasingly rapid pace.
Panellists discussed the different approaches when it comes to merging asset classes, debating whether a single EMS does in fact make the most sense when it comes to multiple asset trading.
Speakers highlighted the importance of accessing liquidity amidst development as they compared spots and derivatives; agreed automating a bad process must be avoided.
Panellists gave their “views from the top” on what makes for an outstanding performer at the junior level, the opportunities diversity can unlock, and the ideal candidate for a desk within the ever-developing market.
The panel discussed automation as a process with various moving parts moving forward, highlighting the importance of considering exactly which resources are expended when it comes to optimising workflows.
Looking at the relationship between technology and the role of traders themselves, panellists suggested the dynamic was akin to flying a plane – while machines allow an aircraft to run, an experienced pilot is still vital in order to ‘land’ safely.