Buy-side must prioritise needs before wants when it comes to data

The TRADE sits down with Simon Hordum Bonde, head of trading quants at Nordea Asset Management, to discuss what’s front of mind when it comes to continued data consolidation, the ongoing pursuit for high quality, and the impact of third-party data on trading processes.

The case for system harmonisation

The TRADE sits down with Ashwin Venkatraman, head of asset management trading technology at JP Morgan Asset Management, to explore both the benefits and the feasibility of harmonising systems on the buy-side trading desk.

Fidelity International: Championing individuality in the real money world

Claudia Preece sits down with Fidelity International’s global FX desk – winner of the 2024 Foreign Exchange Trading Desk of the Year – to explore the key ingredients for a successful team, highlighting their focus on well-rounded traders, the importance of a hands-on approach to technology, and plans for further expansion.

Building success in a fragmented US

Annabel Smith sits down with Melissa Hinmon, director of equity trading at Glenmede Investment Management and winner of The TRADE’s Buy-side Market Structure Expert of the Year Award at Leaders in Trading New York 2024, to explore her career thus far, discuss advice for those starting out in the industry, and highlight the standout market structure themes for 2025.

Trader of the Year Hedge Fund: Conversant Capital’s David Alfred

Annabel Smith sits down with the winner of the Trader of the Year – Hedge Fund Award at The TRADE’s inaugural Leaders in Trading New York, Conversant Capital’s David Alfred, to explore the role of hedge funds in the changing US landscape post-election, unpack his journey to the trading desk, and share advice for those starting out in his field.

Liquidity, it’s a two-way street

Annabel Smith explores the growth of bilateral trading volumes in European equities, unpacking how the ascension of this increasingly complex segment could impact future liquidity and if it’s something regulators will assess further.

Keeping an aircraft carrier nimble in times of turbulence

Annabel Smith sits down with head of US trading at Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM), Ryan Raymond, to explore the nuances of the US market in light of changing central bank policy and the upcoming election, his journey to the trading desk, and the importance of portfolio diversification in order to be able to adapt quickly.

Ninety One: Trading at the frontier

Annabel Smith sits down with the London-based trading team at emerging and frontier markets trading specialist Ninety One to get the inside track on how the desk fits into the global asset manager’s remit, along with discussing market themes, and the team’s technology wish list.