Technology: Educating data
Can better pre-trade data really unlock liquidity in frozen fixed income markets?
If buy and sell-side bond traders are to see real benefits from the...
Why buy-side firms are building their own primary market tools
Interoperability is not a competitive issue; clients will build it if platforms do not supply it.
There is not a consensus on who should make the bond...
Erik Swords to head AllianzGI’s technology investment team
Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), has published succession plans for its global technology investment team, which has been led by Walter Price since inception.
After more...
Jefferies moves into outsourced fixed income trading with Siegel hire
Industry veteran Jory Siegel has joined Jefferies as head of fixed income outsourced trading, from Marex.
Siegel was previously managing director and head of fixed...
Markets Media Group acquires DerivSource
New York & London, October 5, 2021 – Leading U.S.-based digital financial news publisher Markets Media Group (MMG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of DerivSource, the...
FCA proposes consolidated bond tape and tightens trading venue perimeter rules
A series of measures to help strengthen the UK’s leading position as a global and vibrant financial centre have been announced by The Financial...
SGX CDP live with Marketnode DLT direct-to-depository service for bond issuers
Singapore Exchange’s Central Depository (SGX CDP) has made a blockchain-enabled bond issuance platform available to market participants. Developed by Marketnode, an SGX Group-Temasek digital...
E-trading static but competition rises in US rates
Although US rates trading volumes were up 20% year-on-year, the proportion of that volume e-traded remained static. “We don’t expect this metric to move...
Sean Shanker swaps Citi for BTIG
Financial services firm BTIG has appointed Sean Shanker as a managing director for electronic trading.
In the New York-based role, Shanker will lead new initiatives...
How e-trading connectivity has been fragmented by sanctions
Sanctions on the Russian regime, on associated firms and on individuals have restricted legal access to some instruments and counterparties, yet portfolio managers may...
Origination: State Street issues US$2.25 billion in senior debt
State Street has issued US$2.25 billion in senior debt through State Street Bank and Trust. The bank has partnered with diverse and veteran-owned firms...
Fixed Income Automation Surge: 60% of Credit Traders Now Use Robots
The electronification of fixed income markets is accelerating, driven by increased adoption of automated trading systems, with 60 per cent of credit market participants...
