American primary debt markets keep humming
Dealogic data show US debt capital market (DCM) issuance is little changed year on year (YoY) in aggregate: 2025 year-to-date (YtD) totals US$1.97 trillion...
The election effect: Secondary markets
While the effect of an election on the markets is typically subdued on the day itself – more so when the outcome is uncertain...
Von Specht joins Citadel
Antonia von Specht has joined Citadel as a credit trader after almost a decade at Morgan Stanley.
She is based in London.
As of 2025, Citadel...
Beyond Liquidity: Strong volume year expected for listed derivatives
Global listed derivative volumes are expected to remain strong in 2023 after reaching a record last year, according to data tracked by Liquidnet.
2022 global...
Location will determine bid-ask spreads for European bond traders
Where European bond traders and their counterparties are sat could affect the size of bid-ask spreads they are shown, thanks to a split in...
Bloomberg beefs up communications with cross-firm chatbots
Bloomberg has launched cross-firm chatbots on its Instant Bloomberg (IB) platform, aiming to ease workflow disruptions and prioritise value-add communications.
The new product brings Bloomberg...
Could a secondary market work in private credit?
There is very limited access to secondary trading in private credit. Given the direct exposure to creditors, this might present a liquidity bottleneck for...
Carl James joins S&P Global
Industry veteran, Carl James, has joined S&P as head of fixed income, for the Global Markets Group (GMG).
In a statement he said, “I...
Eurex expands FX Futures offering to emerging markets currencies
Eurex will start trading new FX Futures contracts covering Brazilian Real (BRL), Mexican Pesos (MXN) and South African Rand (ZAR) on 10 October 2022....
CME markets down as data centre overheats
Markets are currently halted at CME Group due to an overheating data centre.
The Globex futures and options market, cash FX EBS market and direct...
FILS USA 2022: Focus on liquidity
As fixed income market participants eye the threat of a further back-up in yields, liquidity sourcing is being reassessed.
While technology has greatly advanced the...
Alexander named third Ares alternative credit co-head
Global alternative investment manager Ares Management has promoted Kevin Alexander to co-head of alternative credit.
The Ares Alternative Credit strategy holds approximately US$43.1 billion in...
