Primary markets : Discretion is the better part of bond issuance
The US regulator has raised questions over bank control of new issuance automation – the question is whether banks behave with valour.
A recent report...
Trading : Intertwining electronic trading of credit and rates
Electronic market operators are bringing together credit and rates trading platforms in an effort to deliver more efficient execution for traders.
The interplay between the...
The DESK’s Trading Intentions Survey 2021
This year sees tighter pipelines for new business and a wider array of trading protocols.
Executive summary
One year on from the sell-off in Q1 2020,...
On The DESK : Alex Brause : The central bank’s buy-side trader
Balancing leadership and discipline with greater autonomy in trading. Alexander Brause speaks to The DESK and explains his role as head of fixed income...
Technology: The competitive edge for a fixed income OMS
To better support alpha generation buy-side firms need to overcome any inertia created by legacy front office technology, writes Lynn Strongin Dodds.
Cost has always...
Regulation & Market Structure: How the SEC and the Fed will change US bond...
Transparency and structure is coming to the US Treasury and credit markets.
The role of the Fed is changing and consequently the role of other...
The DESK Research: Which trading protocols are buy-side firms using?
Primary research finds a distinct break between trading for active and passive portfolios across non-comp trading and auto-execution.
The DESK surveyed 30 buy-side trading...
Lead: Bloomberg throws down the gauntlet
Bloomberg’s new pricing model for bond trading – if accepted as delivering value – will pay for development of new functionality.
Competition between the big...
On The DESK: Chris Perryman: Boxing clever through emerging markets
Chris Perryman combines the brains to integrate quant strategies with the brawn of strong relationships ensuring PineBridge delivers best execution for investors.
Biography: Chris Perryman...
Buy-side fights back against primary market pressure
As new platforms promise to increase efficiency in bond issuance, buy-side firms are looking for leverage to drive change, and not only through technology.
The...
