Book-building Boutique Trading 
The TRADE
OCTOBER 26, 2023
UK-based boutique fixed income trading desk BlueBay Asset Management is beginning a new chapter in its life. For head of trading for the RBC BlueBay Asset Management London-based fixed income trading desk, Stuart Campbell, the institution’s combined size is a new strength. You’re taught to almost think like a PM.
The TRADE
OCTOBER 9, 2023
For Sharon Ruffles, head of fixed income trading for EMEA and Asia Pacific at State Street Global Advisors, the beauty of fixed income lies in how much one day can vary from the next. She began her trading career on an all-female trading desk, and says it was watching the world’s news play out in the markets that drew her to trading. “I
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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. With regard to our buy-side clients, and especially newer or smaller funds, time and again we hear their need to shadow their fund admins or manage their own books and records.
Mergers and Inquisitions
JANUARY 10, 2024
For example, they might ask you how to use a DCF, what bond yields are, or the trade-offs of debt vs. equity – but but they won’t ask you to build a DCF model or calculate Unlevered Free Cash Flow. As with the job itself, the theme is breadth over depth.
Mergers and Inquisitions
JULY 17, 2024
Financials are usually in the #1 spot because banks and insurance firms constantly issue debt; other sectors trade places in the rankings. Among the elite boutiques , Moelis has a notable presence, and Rothschild has an office in Mumbai but does not appear to be super-active. or Europe and recruiting there.
Mergers and Inquisitions
JUNE 5, 2024
We cover many of the trade-offs in the earlier wealth management vs. investment banking article , but in short: Investment banking has better exit opportunities at all levels. People sometimes claim that sales & trading or equity research to investment banking are difficult, but they’re much easier than moving in from wealth management.
Mergers and Inquisitions
JANUARY 22, 2025
Traditionally, banks gave away equity research reports for free to incentivize large clients to trade with the bank. Therefore, equity research generated revenue indirectly via trading commissions , but it was still considered a front-office role due to the compensation, interaction with managers and investors, and exit opportunities.
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