The TRADE

JANUARY 2, 2024

Eric Heliene, head of buy-side trading desk, Groupama Asset Management  The intensification of financial regulation is a fundamental trend transforming the asset management ecosystem. Another big theme will be the importance of the retail investor, and how European capital markets can grow by better serving this community. Investor

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The TRADE

JULY 18, 2024

Contrary to popular belief, an exchange is not just about ‘buy, buy, sell, sell,’ which is the domain of brokers. Over the years, the individuals witnessed developments in the marketplace and capital markets and also saw their own personal beliefs evolve, recognising the importance of leaving the world a better place, Dolan tells The TRADE.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 4, 2023

LiquidityBook is set to acquire boutique capital markets fintech provider, Messer Financial Software, in a bid to accelerate its multi-asset capabilities. The business confirmed that clients can continue to utilise only the services they need, as well as integrate a variety of third-party tools.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 3, 2024

That line-up is largely made up of independent firms, prime brokers and custodians, all of whom are enjoying a piece of the growing pie, with their own strengths and weaknesses. Raymond McCabe, founder and managing partner of Outset Global, highlights how a dozen of its frontline traders are “pure buy-side” from “big desks”.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Dominic Rieb-Smith, managing director, international head, prime services sales, JP Morgan, refers to the past year as “a standout”. Data from Convergence tracking the top 25 prime brokers showed their market share grew from 83.3% in April 2023, to 92% in 2024.

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The TRADE

MAY 23, 2024

It is rare, for example, that you’ll find an asset manager worrying about the good of the market or how an order might influence the primary lit market share, over whether or not they have achieved the optimal outcome for their portfolio manager and end investor. They’re built for slightly different purposes.”

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The TRADE

AUGUST 7, 2024

Outsourced trading, though undoubtedly a contentious topic, is something that has been around in capital markets for decades in some form or another. Examples just from just the last six months include UK-based investment management firm Waverton – which has £9.1

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The TRADE

AUGUST 7, 2023

It’s in people’s DNA to invest in capital markets in the US. Both for the retail brokers but also for the institutional interacting with those retail.” This is not even close to the same level as in the US. It’s part of creating their financial future – not relying on pension funds is important. Risk controls are important.

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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.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The pandemic marked a seminal moment across the capital markets, effectively drawing a line between the old world and the new. So balance is key here: there are obviously benefits to an internal trading desk within an asset manager or hedge fund, but the same is true of the opposite for many in 2023.

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The TRADE

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The highly anticipated award for Trader of the Year – Long Only went to Chris Fiorito of River Road Asset Management. Meanwhile, the award for Trader of the Year – Hedge Fund was given to David Alfred of Conversant Capital. Rowe Price was awarded Fixed Income Trading Desk of the Year.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Central clearing will play a key role in this debate, which will be essential for advancing the region’s capital markets, and we look forward to Emir 3.0 This conversation is especially relevant as cross-border transactions grow in volume and as asset managers expand their investment in international markets.

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