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Our profile interviews with senior buy-side traders or heads of trading.

AllianceBernstein CEO calls for review of daily dealing bond funds

AllianceBernstein CEO calls for review of daily dealing bond funds

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Seth Bernstein, CEO of buy-side firm AllianceBernstein, has called for a review of daily dealing for clients, for mutual funds, while maintaining support for...
On the DESK : Lee Sanders, AXA Investment Managers

On the DESK : Lee Sanders, AXA Investment Managers

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Lee Sanders, head of Head of Execution at AXA Investment Managers believes that increasing automation is the biggest issue on buy-side trading desks. How has...
Joeri Wouters:  On the millennial trader

Joeri Wouters: On the millennial trader

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Balancing a trader’s discipline and the curiosity of the millennial generation is creating a strong approach to negotiating the evolving fixed income landscape. What are...
On The DESK: Tobi Molko, Bridgewater Associates

On The DESK: Tobi Molko, Bridgewater Associates

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Talent acquisition, automation and the protection of trade data in the year ahead are key priorities for Tobi Molko, head of trading execution at...
Izzy Conlin & Bryan Knapp: On cutting through complexity

Izzy Conlin & Bryan Knapp: On cutting through complexity

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There is nothing simple about the task facing BlackRock’s dealing teams, who trade for some of the world’s largest fixed income positions. For Izzy...
Allianz GI: On strength of voice

Allianz GI: On strength of voice

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Effectively communicating across trading desks, teams, counterparties and industry is allowing Allianz Global Investors to stand out amongst asset managers. The DESK talks to...
On The Desk: Paul Squires: On calm and the storm

On The Desk: Paul Squires: On calm and the storm

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AXA Investment Managers’ global head of trading & securities financing displays a steady hand as his trading function begins servicing new investment models while...
On The DESK: Chris Perryman: Boxing clever through emerging markets

On The DESK: Chris Perryman: Boxing clever through emerging markets

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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...
Karim Awenat – naturally curious

Karim Awenat – naturally curious

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Karim Awenat, Invesco's head of fixed income trading, London discusses the skillsets, culture and technology needed to navigate the bond markets. What are the challenges...
On The Desk: Carl James:  On changing trader culture

On The Desk: Carl James: On changing trader culture

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Moving to a data-led model of trading requires a change in culture across the desk, as Pictet Asset Management’s head of Fixed Income Trading...

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