With Europe traditionally trading with APAC markets more than the US – thanks to shared market hours – a symbiotic relationship has emerged, but what does this mean when it comes to the European shift to T+1? Claudia Preece delves into the real cost of being out of global alignment, the impacts of fragmentation, and the potential for ‘third mover advantage’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As the adoption of AI surges across capital markets, sentiment is on the up despite some trepidation, but what should be considered before everyone dives headfirst into integration? Claudia Preece weighs risk versus reward and takes stock of where the newest AI capabilities could throw up some curveballs when it comes to trading.

T. Rowe Price’s global fixed income trading desk speaks to Claudia Preece fresh off the back of the firm’s Fixed Income Trading Desk of the Year Award win at The TRADE’s Leaders in Trading New York 2024 event, unpacking the importance of an integrated, collaborative approach to trading and leveraging individual talent to maximise team wins, as well as how life on the desk could look different in the not-so-distant future.