The TRADE

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Currently, FX swaps account for more than half of total daily FX turnover and are the most traded instrument (in excess of $3.8 trillion per day). This deal follows LMAX’s acquisition of FX-focused execution services and data analytics provider Cürex last year.

Proprietary Trading 59

Proprietary Trading Trading Asset Management Acquisitions 59

Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The world of banking can be broadly divided into: Retail Banks: Think of your local branch where you have your checking and savings accounts. Commercial Banks: These cater to businesses, providing loans, treasury, and cash management services. You deposit $10,000 in a bank savings account earning 0.5% Imagine a simple scenario.

Bank 52

Bank Banking Proprietary Trading Investment Banking 52

The TRADE

MAY 1, 2024

It was then that he moved onto the proprietary trading desk at the bank, mentored by former head trader at Moore Capital, Joe Cardello, and Jim Byrd, global head of macro trading at RBC. “My My key takeaway from those guys was that the core foundation of trading isn’t about buying and selling.

Trading 59

Trading Capital Funds Investment 59

The TRADE

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In 2022, CME Group saw a record year for its exchange-listed foreign exchange products, which was followed by a record day for its FX suite of products in March this year, trading $296 billion notional in one day across over three million contracts.

Trading 59

Trading Asset Management Bank Banking 59

The TRADE

MAY 24, 2024

While fingers of blame are being pointed in each direction, the bottom line is asset managers are now facing operational challenges, the notion of pre-funding trades and balancing settlement security with best execution obligations. One of the biggest talking points for asset managers and their custodians is liquidity.

Trading 64

Trading Asset Management IT Funds 64

The TRADE

APRIL 30, 2024

These regulations have significantly impacted the operations and behaviour of financial institutions, contributing to greater stability, transparency, and accountability in global financial markets. New rules have impacted almost every financial firm, ranging from banks to asset managers.

Financial Institution 69

Financial Institution Financial Market Risk Management Bank 69