On The DESK: Tobi Molko, Bridgewater Associates
Talent acquisition, automation and the protection of trade data in the year ahead are key priorities for Tobi Molko, head of trading execution at...
Meet the consolidated tape contenders
Europe’s development of a consolidated tape for trading data now has clear front runners, and benefits.
Three firms have confirmed they will compete to be...
Editorial: Asset managers wilt as banks impose hose-pipe ban
In the UK, during dry conditions, the government bans the public from using hosepipes in order to conserve water. In 2022, the sell side...
Trading: Are bond markets broken?
Stressed events – like the gilt market turmoil – are proving too much for the secondary markets to handle.
Behind closed doors, senior traders are...
Primary ignition – at both ends
Politics are being side lined in the battle for efficiency in primary markets for buyers, and for issuers.
The top operational priority for buy-side, and...
On The DESK: What it takes to build a multi-asset trading team
Since becoming global head of trading at Schroders, Gregg Dalley has helped his teams become a single, multi-asset trading unit.
The DESK: What is your team’s...
Data: Are you part of the data disenfranchised?
Where some firms advocate ‘democratising’ data others struggle to capture, process or access data which is crucial to supporting the business.
Creating access to data,...
Joel Kim of Dimensional Fund Advisors on corporate bond liquidity
With Joel Kim, Head of International Fixed Income and CEO Asia ex-Japan, Dimensional Fund Advisors.
Briefly describe Dimensional Fund Advisors, including its fixed income trading...
Michelle Neal: On taking great responsibility
Having managed the market divisions at several top-tier financial institutions, Michelle Neal is now responsible for supporting the most significant fixed income market in...
Low issuance volumes may impact the momentum to reform primary markets
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,...
