Sell-side clearing firms are rethinking margin processes in response to increased market volatility, finds new research
New survey produced by Acuiti found that more than 50% of respondents were calling clients for more intra-day margin.
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Asset managers must diversify trading counterparties to deliver best outcome, finds new report
Asset managers that use independent market makers as direct liquidity partners report lower execution costs and fewer issues accessing continuous liquidity during periods of intense volatility, finds data from Acuiti.
Could traditional platforms win from the crypto winter?
New research has found that the market turmoil caused by the recent crypto chaos is pushing institutional investors towards traditional regulated exchanges as their route into the digital assets arena.
Complexity of trade surveillance has increased significantly over the past three years, finds report
New study from Acuiti, commissioned by Eventus, found increased regulatory requirements and market volatility to be the main drivers of heightened complexity in trade surveillance.
Proprietary traders prepare for big year ahead
Prop trading firms are boosting investment in technology and staff in anticipation of another strong year of trading for 2023, a new report from Acuiti finds.
Prop traders winning big on interest rates and commodities, finds new research
Listed interest rate derivatives and commodities futures and options performed best for proprietary trading firms in the first half of 2022, according to a new report by Acuiti.
Sell-side risk management systems need an overhaul, finds new report
A recent study warns that firms are out of sync with market dynamics, with responses lagging the real time demands of current day markets, while fragmented legacy systems are hindering their ability to manage volatility.
Traditional institutional involvement remains paramount for crypto derivatives trading, finds report
Acuiti report found that greater intermediation from traditional sell-side firms and more participation from the buy-side would have the biggest positive impact on the market.
Prop traders turn away from FX in 2022, report finds
Acuiti report found that just 12% of proprietary trading firms saw big potential in the asset class amid uncertain monetary policy from banks.
Market risk sees increased sell-side investment, finds study
Survey found that 41% of respondents are already expecting a significant overhaul in their approach to managing market risk over the next 12 months.