More than 300 industry leaders gathered at The Savoy hotel in London to celebrate their achievements throughout the year.
Individual had been in the role since 2019 and since departing has launched a women-focused venture impact fund, The TRADE can reveal.
The launch follows approval from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) earlier this month.
Rothschild & Co brought together IEX, OneChronos, and XTX to explore how the US non-displayed midpoint liquidity landscape is evolving - and why curating order flow toward venues designed to promote price stability and increase the probability of interacting with high-quality liquidity matters more than ever.
Individual has previously worked at GMG, BNP Paribas, RBC Capital Markets and Credit Suisse.
Clients trading and executing through State Street’s FX Connect will gain access to in-flight TCA and algorithmic controls for transaction visibility.
Syz Group head of trading departs for Abu Dhabi chief executive role
Industry stalwart joins Arab Bank Switzerland in Abu Dhabi as chief executive, following a two-decade long tenure at the Swiss buy-side firm.
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The integration will allow ICD Portal users to gain more choice in their investment and operational workflows and also provides support for both US and international investment needs.
The deal is expected to complete in Q1 2027 and will support the build out of RBC GAM’s operations in across the region.
Promotion extends an ongoing five-year tenure at the buy-side firm; previous roles include quantitative trader and strategy associate positions at UBS.
The platform now holds records from EU OTC derivatives venues alongside the EU and UK bond data already offered.
The past week saw a series of senior moves across the buy- and sell-side, including two heads of trading departures.
Full gallery from The TRADE's Leaders in Trading 2026 awards from 5 November at The Savoy, London.
The award is in recognition of continued significant contribution and longstanding service to the industry.
This award recognises an individual who went above and beyond throughout their career, leaving a lasting impact on the industry; The TRADE sits down with Baker to hear his thoughts on the recognition.
Conn won the award following a live industry vote during the Leaders in Trading awards gala last night.
Based in London, new appointment has also worked in trading and analyst roles at GSA Capital and was previously one of The TRADE’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution in 2025.
London-based hire brings almost a decade of industry experience to his new role; previously named one of The TRADE’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution in 2025.
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