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Finbourne and Propellant launch CTP prospect to compete with fairCT

Finbourne and Propellant launch CTP prospect to compete with fairCT

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Finbourne Technology and Propellant Digital have officially launched their joint consolidated tape provider (CTP) venture, Bondtape. “Propellant already has the infrastructure for aggregating MiFID data,...
Seth Merrin stands down

Seth Merrin stands down

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Seth Merrin is to stand down as chief executive of Liquidnet, the US broker he founded almost 20 years ago. He will remain as...
Ediphy Analytics announces ten financial institutions working with its consolidated tape

Ediphy Analytics announces ten financial institutions working with its consolidated tape

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Data analytics provider Ediphy Analytics is now working with over ten global financial institutions, including Norges Bank Investment Management, Deutsche Bank, Citadel Securities and...
The case for deferring reports of larger trades

The case for deferring reports of larger trades

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The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has published study consolidating fixed income trading data from numerous sources for the period of March...
Sherpa Edge Trading to close

Sherpa Edge Trading to close

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Outsourced trading provider Sherpa Edge is to close. A statement posted by the firm said, “Efforts to roll-out buy-side trade execution have been challenging....
This Week: James Athey, Marlborough

This Week: James Athey, Marlborough

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Marlborough: Bond markets zero in on Fed signals and tariff risks. Bond markets will be closely watching employment data this week says James Athey, senior...
The Book: HP prices US$1 billion in senior notes, prepares for tariffs

The Book: HP prices US$1 billion in senior notes, prepares for tariffs

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HP Inc has priced US$1 billion aggregate principal in senior unsecured notes ahead of 25 April issuance. Half the notes will be issued with 5.400%...
The greatest surprises in bond trading of the last decade

The greatest surprises in bond trading of the last decade

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The DESK asked interviewees from its ‘On The DESK’ profile interviews of the last ten years to assess the most surprising changes they had...
Falsified trades prompt Macquarie FCA fine

Falsified trades prompt Macquarie FCA fine

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The FCA has fined Macquarie Bank’s London branch £13 million over poor systems and controls after non-existent recorded trades cost the firm approximately US$57.8...
Research: Trading Protocols Survey 2022

Research: Trading Protocols Survey 2022

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In comp vs non-comp trading polarises across electronic and voice. The DESK’s Trading Protocols Survey 2022 has found a continuing movement of corporate bond trades...
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Tradeweb reports US$18.5 trillion traded in September

Tradeweb reports US$18.5 trillion traded in September

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Market operator Tradeweb has reported a total trading volume for September of US$18.5 trillion, with an average daily volume (ADV) for the month of...
‘Alternative’ rating agencies’ early Greece upgrades led Moodys and S&P

‘Alternative’ rating agencies’ early Greece upgrades led Moodys and S&P

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Greek spreads over German debt have tightened from 270 basis points to 70 basis points since mid 2022. Non-traditional rating agencies like Scope ratings...