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Leaders in Trading 2024: Industry Person of the Year shortlist revealed

The TRADE

Industry Person of the Year 2024 shortlist: James Baugh, managing director, head of European market structure, TD Cowen James Baugh is an industry stalwart, having worked in the financial markets for over 25 years.

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Government debt glut could rock markets in 2025, BIS says

Global Banking & Finance

By Naomi Rovnick LONDON (Reuters) – The threat of soaring government debt supply destabilising financial markets has intensified, the world’s top central banking advisory body said on Tuesday, as it urged policymakers to act swiftly to prevent economic damage.

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Optiver becomes first market maker to join Plato partnership as full member

The TRADE

“As part of our mission to improve markets, we proactively seek to share our knowledge and expertise as a way of driving progress throughout our industry,” said Jan Boomaars, chief executive of Optiver. “A

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MergersCorp Expands Services to SPAC Companies Amid Growing Market Demand

MergersCorp M&A International

As of October 2023, the SPAC market remains a dynamic component of the global financial landscape, prompting service providers to refine their offerings. MergersCorp , a prominent player in the mergers and acquisitions advisory sector, recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities within the SPAC ecosystem.

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Fireside Friday with… Broadridge LTX’s Jim Kwiatkowski

The TRADE

It’s a question that we are exploring with our clients and our advisory group. GPT, by design, strives to be accommodating, which doesn’t suit financial market participants who require accurate and verifiable information. What were the empirical hurdles for incorporating AI (GPT)? I have a different perspective.

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What Can Go Wrong When Selling Your Technology Company?

Solganick & Co.

Economic and Market Changes : Fluctuations in the market or economy can impact the timing and success of an M&A deal, particularly if the process coincides with a downturn in the tech sector or broader financial markets. About Solganick & Co. Solganick & Co.

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Leaders in Trading 2023: Industry Person of the Year shortlist revealed

The TRADE

Alongside his various equities roles within the market, Jackson has previously been co-chair of the FIX committee for EMEA, an advisor to the UK Government office for science on the future of computer trading in financial markets and a founding member of the OpenTCA initiative to promote transparency and standards in transaction cost analysis (TCA).

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