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Lion’s share of proprietary firms preparing to increase trading headcount in 2024

The TRADE

The UK saw the greatest jump followed by the US. “The last few years have been strong ones in terms of business performance for many proprietary trading firms,” said Ross Lancaster, head of research at Acuiti. “The

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Aquis sees double digit growth on the back of data and technology boom

The TRADE

Aquis attributed the growth in market share to changes to its proprietary trading rule in September. Market share had grown from 4.97% in December last year to 5.46% in February. “In Non-display and terminal fees are now applicable to trading members, the notice confirmed.

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Aquis’ diversification strategy a significant factor in strong H1 results

The TRADE

The Aquis markets division delivered strong results, following on from the integration of Aquis Matching Pool last year, with revenues spurred on by the diversification of the business, Alasdair Haynes, chief executive of Aquis, told The TRADE. “If

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Outsourced trading: Easy to do, difficult to get right

The TRADE

Outsourced trading, though undoubtedly a contentious topic, is something that has been around in capital markets for decades in some form or another. However, an undeniable surge has occurred across the trading sphere over the last few years, with decidedly mixed results. And the number is climbing.

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The TRADE’s most read stories of the year part three: Regulation, consolidation and resignation

The TRADE

Majority of prop trading firms obliged to join FINRA under expanded SEC rule And finally, we reach the crescendo of The TRADE’s most read stories for 2023. The post The TRADE’s most read stories of the year part three: Regulation, consolidation and resignation appeared first on The TRADE.

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How do Banks Make Money? Explanation, Examples

Peak Frameworks

Trading and Proprietary Trading Many large banks are involved in trading activities. This can be trading on behalf of their clients (like when you buy a stock through a bank's brokerage service) or proprietary trading where banks invest their own money.

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Inside the FX cut-off conundrum sparking animosity between the buy-side, CLS and custodians as T+1 looms

The TRADE

The onus is now on these providers to alleviate any workflow issues that may arise for buy-side firms looking to trade around the time of the cut offs – of which there are many. The idea that more trades might be settled bilaterally also increases the counterparty risk that regulators have been looking to avoid across the industry.

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