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European trading strained in high yield

European trading strained in high yield

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Comparing European high yield (HY) and investment grade (IG) corporate bond data from MarketAxess, the pressure for traders and investors in high yield markets...
BMO to redeem Series J Medium-Term Notes

BMO to redeem Series J Medium-Term Notes

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The Bank of Montreal (BMO) has announced its intention to redeem all its US$1,000,000,000 Series J Medium-Term Notes (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (Subordinated Indebtedness)...
How big can systematic trading get in credit?

How big can systematic trading get in credit?

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Investors can achieve significant advantages though systematic trading, such as reduction of trader/investor bias, and responsiveness to signals. However, there are limits to the...
Low issuance volumes may impact the momentum to reform primary markets

Low issuance volumes may impact the momentum to reform primary markets

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Platforms keen to emphasise longer term commitment to electronification and greater automation. Multiple platforms have been launched to drive increased efficiency in managing bond issuance,...
The Atlantic divide over high yield – is private credit biting?

The Atlantic divide over high yield – is private credit biting?

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Issuance of USD versus Euro high yield debt shows a significant split, based on Dealogic data, with US markets in 2024 issuing more than...
7 Chord’s appliance of science boosted with new hires

7 Chord’s appliance of science boosted with new hires

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7 Chord, the provider of predictive analytics for sovereign and corporate bond prices to fixed income traders, issuers, and institutional investors, has appointed Andrew...
Survey: Are there missed opportunities in fixed income TCA?

Survey: Are there missed opportunities in fixed income TCA?

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Based on their own view of TCA success, buy-side traders could apply analytics to support trading and execution goals. The DESK has found that fewer...
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NTAM builds out investment team

NTAM builds out investment team

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Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) has appointed two chief investment strategists. Gary Paulin takes on international responsibilities, while Joseph Tanious will head the North...
An EMS built for bond trading

An EMS built for bond trading

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Trading protocols in fixed income are multiplying and becoming more dynamic, placing demands on trading desks that only an EMS can manage. An execution management...
ECB expected to cut rates this month

ECB expected to cut rates this month

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A rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB) is “fully expect” this September, according to DWS Group European economist Ulrike Kastens. Kastens predicted a...
Private equity sponsored debt activity momentum accelerated in Q4

Private equity sponsored debt activity momentum accelerated in Q4

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Unitranche financing reached new heights, with Q4 closing at 150 transactions—up 28% from Q3—and an annual total of 489 deals, marking a 38% increase...
7 Chord on Geopolitical Risk in Bond Prices

7 Chord on Geopolitical Risk in Bond Prices

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7 Chord promises to change the way AI pricing reacts and adapts to sudden geopolitical events and their aftermath. The DESK spoke with Kristina Fan, CEO of 7 Chord,...