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On the DESK: Making traders integral to the investment process

Sonali Pier explains how a trader can stand out, and be given a sense of owning the investment process through leadership. How is trading built...

Research: Having an EMS does lead to better performance in bond trading

The buy-side’s wish-list for execution and order management systems revealed in The DESK’s latest research. Buy-side bond traders want their trading technology to provide a...

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...

Research: Fixed Income TCA Survey 2022

Better integration into trading workflow The DESK’s execution research survey into fixed income TCA 2022. Our research took in 40 major asset management firms’ use...

On the DESK : Cathy Gibson : Royal London

The buy side must be an active participant in shaping market structure if investors are to achieve the best returns, says Cathy Gibson. Biography: Cathy...

On The DESK: Kirstie MacGillivray, CEO and head of investment dealing, Aegon AM UK

As CEO of Aegon UK and its head of investment dealing, Kirstie MacGillivray has a unique perspective across the front office and the board room...

Research: Trading Protocols Survey 2022

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...

The DESK Research: The state of liquidity for US mid-market asset management firms

In 2022, despite robust secondary trading volumes, many buy-side firms are citing worsening liquidity conditions and dealers have seen falling trading revenues moving into...