People in The Trade

Oct 12, 2012

Ownership figures suggest sliding market quality

A substantial portion of equity trading doesn’t result in shares changing hands, due in part to a disproportionate focus by exchanges on high-frequency trading activity, according to Peter Randall, CEO of retail-focused trading venue Equiduct. read more>

Oct 05, 2012

Bundling post-trade services may save you

As OTC derivatives reforms in Europe and North America draw closer, Alain Pochet, head of clearing, custody and corporate trust services at BNP Paribas Securities Services, believes the changes could actually lead to cost-savings for the buy-side. read more>

Sep 28, 2012

Asset managers take holistic view of cost cutting

Chris John, CEO of Bonaire, a company providing payment solutions for asset managers, says buy- and sell-side firms are making sweeping changes to reduce costs across their business. read more>

Sep 21, 2012

HFT's mixed signals

Contrary to common thought, high-frequency trading isn’t on the rise, but firms must remain vigilant in arming algos to avoid predatory gaming strategies, according to Paul Daley, managing director and head of product development at Fox River. read more>

Sep 14, 2012

Eyes on the future

As competition for the buy-side’s derivatives trading flow heats up, the need for differentiation and value-added services from sell-side providers will intensify, according to Jeremy Wright, global head of futures and options at RBS. read more>

Sep 07, 2012

If you can’t beat ‘em…

The expected surge in demand for high-quality assets that can be used as collateral for cleared OTC derivatives following the introduction of new regulation will require buy-side firms to adopt a sell-side-like mentality, according to Sarah-Jane Dennis, consultant, Investit. read more>

Aug 31, 2012

The rush to Russia begins

Much is anticipated from the Moscow Exchange, the newly-merged MICEX and RTS markets, but Emmanuel Carjat, managing director of TMX Atrium, explains connecting to the market isn’t as simple as just flicking a switch. read more>

Aug 17, 2012

Flying high in the face of adversity

The unprecedented cost pressures faced by institutional investors has prompted greater demand for new and innovative services from technology vendors, says Megan Costello, the recently appointed president of Fidessa’s US buy-side business. read more>

Aug 10, 2012

Don't believe the hype

Intense competition among high-frequency trading firms to provide liquidity could actually be raising costs for institutional investors and require regulators to rethink some elements of US market structure, according to David Mechner, CEO, Pragma. read more>

Aug 03, 2012

A new challenger steps forward

The impending launch of Nasdaq OMX NLX, a multilateral trading facility for interest rate derivatives, heralds the arrival of much-needed competition in a previously untouched market, according to CEO Charlotte Crosswell. read more>