On the DESK : Lee Sanders, AXA Investment Managers
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...
Pre-trade data demand grows and platform concentration weakens
The 5th Annual Trading Intentions Survey sees a hunger for data and a surge in new liquidity tools.
Key takeaways:
• Massive growth for crossing / mid-point...
FCA voices concern over buy-side transparency
By Pia Hecher.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported concern around cost-disclosures by asset managers, and following a ‘Call for Input’ (CfI), also detected concerns among...
China lays path to greater liquidity
Better risk and liquidity management is on the cards for the buy side as repo and derivatives are promoted by authorities and market infrastructure...
On the DESK : Vincenzo Vedda : DWS
Heading into a stormy 2019, traders need both confidence and evidence to achieve their goals.
What do you think a bond trader in 2018 needs...
On the DESK : Dwayne Middleton : Morgan Stanley
The modern trader needs an all-rounder mentality, considerable flexibility and the power to be a decision maker.
Dwayne Middleton is head of US fixed income...
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...
Allianz GI: On strength of voice
Effectively communicating across trading desks, teams, counterparties and industry is allowing Allianz Global Investors to stand out amongst asset managers. The DESK talks to...
James Wallin: On valuing the desk
Proving and demonstrating the value of the trading desk at the very highest levels of the organisation creates a virtuous circle of investment and...
Izzy Conlin & Bryan Knapp: On cutting through complexity
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...
