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TS Imagine poaches Villain from Itiviti

TS Imagine poaches Villain from Itiviti

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Frederic Villain has joined trading and risk technology provider TS Imagine, from trading platform supplier Itiviti. “Happy to join a great team, under the leadership...
TransFICC: The increasing importance of data centres in fixed income

TransFICC: The increasing importance of data centres in fixed income

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As the fixed income market becomes more electronic, we are seeing an increasing number of firms connecting to data centres around the world. The DESK...
Treasuries reform and the buy-side trading desk

Treasuries reform and the buy-side trading desk

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Growing automation and market relationships will mean regulatory change is only part of the story. Dan Barnes investigates. Plans to make the US$543 billion-a-day US...
The election effect: Secondary markets

The election effect: Secondary markets

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While the effect of an election on the markets is typically subdued on the day itself – more so when the outcome is uncertain...
Chart of the week: Attack of the killer BBBs

Chart of the week: Attack of the killer BBBs

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The lowest tier of investment grade bonds show an interesting opportunity in the new issue space, as observed by analyst firm CreditSights. Relative value...
Imogen Hepsworth joins Federated Hermes as trading desk expansion continues

Imogen Hepsworth joins Federated Hermes as trading desk expansion continues

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Federated Hermes has announced the continued growth of its trading desk, with the appointment of Imogen Hepsworth - previously of MarketAxess - as a...
The DESK’s Trading Intentions Survey 2020 : TrueQuote

The DESK’s Trading Intentions Survey 2020 : TrueQuote

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TRUEQUOTE. A new entrant in the market in 2019, TrueQuote has seen remarkable success, rapidly building market share and moving quickly to develop trading protocols...
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Bid-ask spreads drop 25% on average in many markets

Bid-ask spreads drop 25% on average in many markets

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The cost of liquidity as measured by the bid-ask spread in bond trading has fallen by approximately 25% since the start of the year,...
RBC hires Sayers from Citi to lead HY sales

RBC hires Sayers from Citi to lead HY sales

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Joe Sayers has joined RBC Capital Markets from Citi as head of high yield and loan sales, based in London and reporting to Janet...
Spain aligns with European settlement standards

Spain aligns with European settlement standards

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Spanish stock market operator BME has amended its settlement model in preparation for T+1. From 17 March, the Spanish central securities depository Iberclear is no...
Brexit & Covid: Keep your eye on the ball

Brexit & Covid: Keep your eye on the ball

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Jannah Patchay of Markets Evolution advises firms to keep their eye on the ball and not let Covid divert their attention from the job...
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Beyond Liquidity: Investors Turn to Fixed Income Dark Trading During Market Stress

Beyond Liquidity: Investors Turn to Fixed Income Dark Trading During Market Stress

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Dark pool trading in credit markets offers numerous benefits on a day-to-day basis, and can increase during periods of market stress. A recent example...