As outsourced trading gains traction, Claudia Preece delves into what factors make for success in the space, pinpointing some of the main elements influencing the future landscape. As ever-larger players continue to make real moves, costs rise, and expectations placed on providers increase, only those with truly effective offerings will reap success as consolidation continues.
The past week saw appointments across flow rates sales, derivatives, foreign exchange and sales.
Former head of JP Morgan’s Americas electronic equity sales joins, alongside two key operations directors, as Tourmaline looks to meet demand for outsourced trading services.
Latest senior hire at Tourmaline joins the firm from Liquidnet after previously working in senior trading roles at Standard Life Investments and Aberdeen Standard Investments.
Outsourced trading has continued to see increased demand from funds in light of the recent volatility and surge in trading volumes.
Copley Equity Partners has invested in outsourced trading provider Tourmaline amid growing demand for its services from asset managers.
On a mission to hire industry veterans, Tourmaline has confirmed the appointment of Joe Hodgkins as senior trader for its Asia-Pacific business based in Sydney.
Industry veteran Rowley Aird spent almost six years with CLSA, most recently has head of trading and execution services in Europe.