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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.
Fireside Friday with… Quoniam Asset Management’s Markus Ebner
The TRADE sits down with Markus Ebner, head of multi-asset at Quoniam Asset Management, to unpack the trends making the most impact on FX trading, delving into what’s front of mind when generating alpha, the impact AI is set to have on established processes, and how all this change is leading to an evolution in traders’ skillsets going forward.
Webinar: 24/7 equities trading: A red herring or an inevitable reality?
Register now for The TRADE’s 24/7 equities trading-focused webinar on 30 September, featuring guest speakers from T.Rowe Price, Glenmede Investment Management, Exegy, Lazard AM, Clear Street, and Coalition Greenwich.
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.
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Leaders in Trading 2025: Industry Person of the Year shortlist revealed
The winner of the Industry Person of the Year Award 2025 will be decided by a live industry vote that will take place at Leaders in Trading on 6 November.
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Union Investment’s Christoph Hock on the evolution of digital assets
The TRADE catches up with Christoph Hock, head of tokenisation and digital assets at Union Investment to unpack how institutional stakeholders are increasingly embracing digital assets, how the space can work as a bridge between retail and institutional investors, and what should be front of mind for those looking to grow in the space.
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Leaders in Trading 2025: Industry Person of the Year shortlist revealed
The winner of the Industry Person of the Year Award 2025 will be decided by a live industry vote that will take place at Leaders in Trading on 6 November.
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.
People Moves Monday: Clear Street, Citi and Tourmaline Europe
The past week has seen a swathe of moves across outsourced trading, equities and algorithmic trading.
BMLL acquired by Nordic Capital
Optiver remains a minority shareholder; capital injection from private equity investor Nordic Capital is set to bolster the firm’s global venue coverage, depth and multi-asset capabilities.
Leaders in Trading New York 2025: Buy-Side Shortlists revealed
Winners across the five categories will be announced at Leaders in Trading New York, held at Chelsea Piers on 18 November.
Fireside Friday with… BNP Paribas’ Gary O’Brien
The TRADE sits down with Gary O’Brien, head of bank and broker segment strategy, securities services at BNP Paribas, to explore the upcoming shift to T+1 in Europe, how this may impact the industry, and look ahead to how this will align with further developments in the markets.
Marex to acquire market maker Valcourt to bolster fixed income offering
The deal is set to close in H1 2026, subject to regulatory approval, and will see Marex onboarding 700 institutional clients onto its platform.
