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Liquidnet reports ‘record’ $3.5bn volumes in Q1 2024

Liquidnet saw “record” trading volumes through its New Issue Trading (NIT) protocol, reaching US$3.5 billion, more than double the previous quarter. The firm also saw...

TransFICC launches RFQ negotiation workflow automation tool

Low-latency connectivity and workflow services provider TransFICC has launched request for quote (RFQ) negation workflow automation platform TransACT. Designed for banks trading on dealer-to-client (D2C)...

Yusuke Tanaka promoted at MUFG Trust

MUFG Trust has appointed Yusuke Tanaka as deputy general manager of its head office in Tokyo. Tanaka has more than 23 years of industry experience,...

2023: US govies down 6.3%, corporates up 5.4% YoY

US Treasury issuance was estimated to be almost US$4 trillion across 2023 and Q1 2024, a 305.7% increase on the historical average, with Treasuries...

State Street: Investors hesitant in fixed income across March

Investors remain risk seeking in equities but hesitant in fixed income – that is according to State Street’s Risk Appetite Index, which rebounded to...

Bloomberg launches benchmark bond indices to aid low-carbon transition

Bloomberg has launched the Bloomberg Government Climate Tilted Bond Indices, offering investors exposure to Bloomberg’s fixed income benchmarks with a specific focus on companies...

Jefferies moves into outsourced fixed income trading with Siegel hire

Industry veteran Jory Siegel has joined Jefferies as head of fixed income outsourced trading, from Marex. Siegel was previously managing director and head of fixed...

Ellipsis AM boosts convertible management team

Convertible management specialist Ellipsis Asset Management, a subsidiary of the Kepler Cheuvreux group, has acquired Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management’s convertible bond management business. Through...