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Emerging market bonds issuance and returns grow

Emerging market bonds issuance and returns grow

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This week we examine the very directional movements of emerging markets (EM) assets under management (AUM), due to investment flows and growing issuance. With...
On the Desk: David Walker – Trading with your feet on the ground

On the Desk: David Walker – Trading with your feet on the ground

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David Walker, head of fixed income trading at M&G Investments, discusses no-ego trading, the importance of direct contact with markets, and strong banks relationships. How...
Barclays survey finds half of clients trade 90% of rates tickets electronically

Barclays survey finds half of clients trade 90% of rates tickets electronically

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Barclays’ Market Structure team has released its third annual survey of bond market electronic trading for buy-side clients. In rates markets, when asked what...
When banks go bust holding boring bonds

When banks go bust holding boring bonds

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**This article will appear in full in the next issue of The DESK** Government bonds are described as a 'risk-free' instrument, on the basis that...
A very clear contrast in trading volumes as sanctions bite

A very clear contrast in trading volumes as sanctions bite

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The second chart this week shows trading in Russian government bonds which fell off a cliff at the start of March, triggered by an...
AFME: EU retail investor proposals may negatively impact wholesale markets

AFME: EU retail investor proposals may negatively impact wholesale markets

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The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has outlined its concerns with the European Commission’s Retail Investment Strategy (RIS), with some of the...
Aparajita Dalal: Derivative Exchange Notifications

Aparajita Dalal: Derivative Exchange Notifications

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At a moment’s notice Tracking exchange notifications that affect listed derivatives reference data is laborious. Overlooking notices is easily done and can be costly. Aparajita...
Bloomberg launches emerging market ESG fixed income index family

Bloomberg launches emerging market ESG fixed income index family

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Bloomberg and MSCI have launched the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Index Suite which includes ten Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) indices. These benchmarks...
One desk for multi-asset low-touch trading

One desk for multi-asset low-touch trading

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If a single desk can trade all liquid instruments for an asset manager, it could see significant cost and process efficiencies. Lynn Strongin Dodds...
Beyond Liquidity: Optimism grows for European consolidated tape

Beyond Liquidity: Optimism grows for European consolidated tape

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Investors have been calling for a consolidated tape in Europe, which gives them aggregated data on trading volumes and prices throughout the region in...
ESMA consults on MiFIR trading obligation for derivatives

ESMA consults on MiFIR trading obligation for derivatives

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By Sobia Hamid. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today a consultation paper regarding its draft technical standards specifying the trading obligation for derivatives under...
Neil Palan joins Sarasin & Partners

Neil Palan joins Sarasin & Partners

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Neil Palan has joined Sarasin & Partners, an investment manager with £18.8 billion in assets under management, as a multi-asset trader. Palan spent 16...
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