LoopFX launches as live FX liquidity network integrated with State Street’s FX Connect
The TRADE
JULY 31, 2025
The post LoopFX launches as live FX liquidity network integrated with State Street’s FX Connect appeared first on The TRADE.
Asset Management Investment Manager Trading 
Resona Asset Management selects BBH to bolster FX trading capabilities
The TRADE
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) has expanded its relationship with Japan-based Resona Asset Management to include BBH’s automated third party FX solution, InfoFX. Munenori Yoshihara, BBH The development sees Resona become the first Japanese investment manager to implement the FX solution.
Join 38,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
Jupiter to acquire CCLA Investment Management in £100 million deal
The TRADE
JULY 10, 2025
Jupiter is set to acquire the entirety of asset manager CCLA Investment Management for a consideration of £100 million. CCLA is the largest UK asset manager focused on non-profit organisations, it currently has more than £15 billion AUM and works on behalf of charities, religious institutions and local authorities.
Bloomberg and Clearwater partner to enhance investment management workflows
The TRADE
JULY 9, 2025
Bloomberg has partnered with Clearwater Analytics to provide a combined front-to-back investment offering for asset owners and asset managers. Laila Mirsepassi The collaboration combines Bloomberg’s investment solutions suite with Clearwater’s accounting solution and is set to support users in managing costs and reducing risk.
People Moves Monday: Nomura Asset Management, UBS, Citadel Securities and more…
The TRADE
JULY 7, 2025
Nomura Asset Management Mark Molloy has confirmed his departure from Nomura Asset Management, where he most recently served as senior trader. He has now joined Morgan Stanley Investment Management as a macro trader.
People Moves Monday: Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Legal & General Investment Management, Goldman Sachs and more…
The TRADE
JULY 14, 2025
BNY Buy-side Trading Solutions Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) equity and foreign exchange trader Jamie Jones is set to leave the firm to join BNY’s expanding outsourced trading refit, as revealed by The TRADE. BNY declined to comment on his appointment.
BlackRock to streamline Aladdin operations through Saphyre tie-up
The TRADE
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Saphyre has partnered with BlackRock to integrate services with the firms end-to-end asset management platform Aladdin. Our partnership with Aladdin represents a pivotal evolution for Saphyre, building on our already extensive network of top-tier investment managers and financial institutions, said Ray Shivers, COO of Saphyre.
MetLife IM set to acquire investment teams managing $6 billion from Mesirow
The TRADE
JANUARY 10, 2025
MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire three investment teams and assets managed by Mesirow, an independent financial services firm. Nearly $6 billion of assets managed by the acquired team will transfer to MIM, under the terms of the transaction.
Liontrust UK traders to join BNY as outsourced trading relationship begins
The TRADE
JUNE 9, 2025
Liontrust Asset Management’s trading for investment funds and institutional accounts has been officially outsourced to BNY. John Ions Liontrust announced that it was exploring outsourcing parts of its trading to BNY back in January, with initial plans at the time stated to be covering non-UK activity.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management appoints ex-Nomura AM trader
The TRADE
JULY 7, 2025
Mark Molloy has joined Morgan Stanley Investment Management as a macro trader within the broad markets fixed income team, based in London. He is set to report to Alexander Bouzalis, managing director, and Justin Sham, head of European credit trading. Molloy initially joined as head of corporate actions seven years prior.
Clearwater Analytics picks up SaaS business Enfusion in $1.5 billion deal
The TRADE
JANUARY 13, 2025
Clearwater Analytics is set to acquire Enfusion a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions provider for the hedge fund and investment management industry for $1.5 This deal is understood to be a key step toward Clearwaters plan of building the first cloud-native front-to-back platform for the entire investment management industry.
OptimX connects with Charles River to offer institutional clients bilateral liquidity
The TRADE
JANUARY 7, 2025
As part of the integration, OptimX is now a certified sweep partner on Charles Rivers investment management system (IMS) meaning Charles River institutional clients can now access OptimX liquidity via their desktops.
Over the last two years 87% of companies have increased investment in the cloud, finds report
The TRADE
JULY 14, 2025
As capital markets have continued to evolve at a rapid pace – with increased regulatory scrutiny showing no sign of let up – 87% of companies have increased their investment in the cloud over the last two years, according to a recent report by the London Stock Exchange Group.
The TRADE predictions series 2025: Post-trade and the shift to T+1 – part two
The TRADE
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Jim Kaye, Executive Director at the FIX Trading Community Next year will be the year of preparation. One of the key challenges facing firms is the need for faster and more accurate trade matching. Under the current T+2 cycle, discrepancies in trade details can often be resolved with minimal impact.
BlackRock equity trading VP departs for CPP Investments
The TRADE
JUNE 23, 2025
BlackRock equity trading vice president Zachary Goodwin has left the firm to join investment management firm CPP Investments, The TRADE can reveal. According to an update on his social media, Goodwin joins CPP Investments based in Toronto, Canada after seven years with BlackRock.
Trader of the Year Hedge Fund: Conversant Capital’s David Alfred
The TRADE
JANUARY 22, 2025
What has your journey to the trading desk been like? I spent the first 20 years of my career at the global bulge bracket banks, first in investment banking and then on the institutional equity desks, in a cross-asset and special situations role. My day may range from trading liquid US stocks to more illiquid European names.
MFS Investment Management hires fixed income emerging markets trader
The TRADE
JULY 4, 2025
Russell Beer has been appointed as a trader covering fixed income emerging markets at MFS Investment Management. London-based Beer brings extensive industry experience to his new role, and was named one of The TRADE’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution in 2015.
Keeping the APAC door open as Europe moves to T+1
The TRADE
JULY 2, 2025
But, as this massive shift for trading processes looms, it’s time to take a look eastward at what this change for Europe could mean for its APAC counterparties. The cost of being out of alignment There are two ways to look at the APAC conundrum when it comes to Europe’s T+1 shift – the effect on Asia trading in Europe, and vice versa.
These stocks could benefit if Trump expands private markets access in 401(k) plans, analysts say
CNBC: Investing
JULY 17, 2025
Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal reported , citing people familiar with the matter, that the Trump administration is working on an executive order that would facilitate 401(k) plans' access to private market investments. Asset managers have already started making inroads into the space. "Mgmt.
Waverton Investment Management outsources trading to Northern Trust
The TRADE
DECEMBER 14, 2023
UK-based investment management firm Waverton has outsourced a portion of its trading to Northern Trust Integrated Trading Solutions (ITS). The deal follows a review by the investment manager of its operating model intended to help it better align its structure with plans for product expansion in the future.
The TRADE announces the Rising Stars of Trading and Execution 2023
The TRADE
OCTOBER 18, 2023
For the first time, The TRADE is announcing the 2023 Rising Stars of Trading and Execution ahead of the gala awards ceremony, Leaders in Trading on 8 November. The shortlisted candidates will be handed their award during the Rising Stars of Trading and Execution awards ceremony, taking place as part of Leaders in Trading.
Leaders in Trading 2023: Voting now open for this year’s Buy-Side Awards
The TRADE
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The TRADE is delighted to reveal the shortlisted nominees for this year’s coveted Buy-Side Awards, in partnership with SIX Swiss Exchange. This year’s categories have been updated slightly, and for the first time the Buy-Side Awards will celebrate a Hedge Fund Trading Desk of the Year alongside the Long Only category.
Clearwater Analytics to launch new generative artificial intelligence solution for investment management
The TRADE
JULY 25, 2023
Clearwater Analytics is set to launch a new generative artificial intelligence solution aimed at improving the way institutional clients analyse investment data and respond to changing market dynamics. The solution applies to all asset classes and its use cases will vary depending on varying client types, Clearwater confirmed.
Bloomberg AIM adopted by APS Asset Management to automate post-trade workflows
The TRADE
JUNE 24, 2024
Singapore-headquartered fund manager APS Asset Management has adopted order and investment management technology solution, Bloomberg AIM, to automate its post-trade workflows. We are proud that our partnership with APS Asset Management will help them scale and automate workflows.”
Jupiter Asset Management trader joins TT International
The TRADE
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Michael Lam has joined TT International as a senior trader, following three and a half years at Jupiter Asset Management as a fixed income trader at the firm. The post Jupiter Asset Management trader joins TT International appeared first on The TRADE. London-based Lam announced his new role on social media.
BNP Paribas to pay €5.1 billion for AXA Investment Managers in trillion-dollar asset management JV
The TRADE
AUGUST 2, 2024
BNP Paribas has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of AXA Investment Managers – representing around €850 million in assets under management – for just over €5 billion. The deal is set to include an agreement for BNP Paribas’ long term management of a large part of AXA’s assets.
Legal & General Investment Management names new head of US equity and FX trading
The TRADE
MARCH 4, 2024
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has promoted one of its own to the role of head of US equity and foreign exchange trading, The TRADE can reveal. Gregory Corrigan has been selected to take up the reins for US equity and FX trading after eight years at LGIM.
Artemis Investment Management outsources equities and derivatives trading to Northern Trust
The TRADE
OCTOBER 22, 2024
UK-based asset manager Artemis has selected Northern Trust to provide outsourced trading services for its equities and derivatives activity, effective January 2025. Northern Trust will support all trading activity for Artemis’ equity funds under management and all related over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives.
People Moves Monday: UBS, MEAG, Northern Trust Asset Management and more…
The TRADE
JUNE 24, 2024
UBS appointed Carlos Salcedo head of capital markets financing sales Americas, according to an internal memo seen by The TRADE. Before joining MEAG, Malakis held senior sales positions with international asset managers, including Generali Insurance, Vanguard International and Schroders.
People Moves Monday: Millennium, Schroders Wealth Management, Northern Trust Asset Management and more…
The TRADE
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Umair Khan Marwat joined Millennium as a trader, following almost two and a half years at Balyasny Asset Management. Hong Kong-based Marwat previously worked at Credit Suisse, focused on AES, algorithmic, and direct market access (DMA) trading, before joining Balyasny Asset Management in 2021 as a trader.
Asset manager consolidation wave continues as two deals announced in 24 hours
The TRADE
JUNE 1, 2023
The near-constant stream of mergers and acquisitions across both the sell- and buy-side appears to show no signs of abating as two asset management deals have been announced in the past 24 hours. The post Asset manager consolidation wave continues as two deals announced in 24 hours appeared first on The TRADE.
Triodos Investment Management to expand relationship with Bloomberg’s AIM and PORT solutions
The TRADE
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Triodos Investment Management has selected Bloomberg’s AIM and PORT Enterprise solutions in a bid to support its front-office workflows. Through the adoptions, Triodos is set to benefit from enhanced pre-trade compliance and data consistency across its consolidated front-office processes.
The TRADE announces the Rising Stars of Trading and Execution 2024
The TRADE
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The TRADE is delighted to announce the Rising Stars of Trading and Execution for 2024, in collaboration with Instinet – a celebration of up and coming talent on the buy-side. Previously recognised individuals have gone on to head up some of the largest and most successful desks across leading asset managers and hedge funds.
Singaporean investment manager New Silk Road outsources trading to Northern Trust
The TRADE
MAY 8, 2024
Singapore-based investment manager New Silk Road has outsourced its trading to Northern Trust as it seeks to fortify its offering as T+1 looms. We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with New Silk Road to enhance their global trading needs.”
NJ Asset Management streamlines order management and compliance management with Bloomberg solutions
The TRADE
JULY 27, 2023
Bloomberg AIM and Bloomberg Vault have been adopted by India-based NJ Asset Management to help enable its enterprise-wide digital strategy across the entire investment workflow. According to the firms, Bloomberg AIM addresses NJ Asset Management’s specific needs for tools to support rule-based investment decision-making.
Franklin Templeton taps BlackRock’s Aladdin for OMS
The TRADE
JULY 24, 2024
Investment manager Franklin Templeton has become the latest buy-sider to integrate BlackRock’s flagship order management platform, Aladdin. Aladdin supports the entire investment management process across asset classes. The transition will begin in Q2 2025 and will be made up of phases over several years.
RBC BlueBay AM’s Michael Tamou departs for quantitative investment manager Qube
The TRADE
JANUARY 2, 2024
RBC BlueBay Asset Management equity trader, Michael Tamou, has left the asset manager to join Qube Research & Technologies (QRT), The TRADE can reveal. He originally joined the asset manager as an investment operations analyst in 2020.
Is Singapore set to become the next major trading hub?
The TRADE
OCTOBER 27, 2023
As part of a major scheme from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to develop the region as a global FX trading hub, several large banks over the last few years agreed to develop FX pricing and trading engines in Singapore, in partnership with MAS. This year, the industry has seen interest in Singapore grow from the buy-side too.
The TRADE predictions series 2024: Foreign exchange, the regulatory impact
The TRADE
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Martin Hendry, deputy head of trading, Liontrust Asset Management As we peer into the crystal ball for 2024 trading, a notable shift is anticipated with the adoption of T+1 settlement for US equity transactions. What challenges will Asian and European asset managers face with their FX overlay process?
The TRADE announces the Rising Stars of Trading and Execution 2023
The TRADE
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Running for its ninth year, the Rising Stars initiative, in partnership with Instinet, has recognised a number of up-and-coming talents over the years, many of whom have gone on to hold impressive roles and head up some of the largest and most successful desks across the world’s leading asset managers and hedge funds.
DWS Group’s global head of capital markets leaves the business
The TRADE
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The global head of capital markets at German asset manager DWS, Keshava Shastry, has left the business, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, The TRADE can reveal. Keshava Shastry Shastry, a managing director based in London, had been with the German firm for over ten years. DWS declined to comment.
Leaders in Trading 2024: Buy-side shortlists revealed, voting now open
The TRADE
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The TRADE is delighted to announce the shortlists for the Leaders in Trading 2024 Buy-Side Awards, in partnership with SIX Swiss Exchange. The winners of each category will be revealed at The TRADE’s annual Leaders in Trading glittering awards night at The Savoy in London on 7 November. The wait is over.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust AM set to leverage DTCC’s Institutional Trade Processing service in T+1 transition
The TRADE
APRIL 17, 2024
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management has adopted DTCC’s Institutional Trade Processing (ITP) suite of services in a bid to enhance its offering as the US shift to a T+1 settlement cycle fast-approaches, scheduled for 28 May.
Titan AM’s ETF and FX head of trading departs for junior PM and trading role
The TRADE
JUNE 7, 2024
Alex Livingstone, formerly head of trading for ETFs and FX at Titan Asset Management has joined Titan Investment Solutions as a junior portfolio manager and trader, according to an announcement on social media. Livingstone has previously served as head of trading – FX and ETFs at Tavistock Investments.
Let's personalize your content