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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.

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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.

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Unlocking Success in Investment Management technology industry: Key Takeaways for Young Professional

Global Banking & Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Swapnil Kognole, CFA is a seasoned leader in wealth management technology, currently serving as Director at UBS technology department. With two decades of experience spanning technology, project management, and digital transformation, he has spearheaded critical initiatives in the financial services sector.

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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.

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Three Ways Institutional Investors Could Increase RPA Success

Accenture Capital Markets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In recent years, this technique has captivated large financial services players given its potential to help drive down labor costs, reduce human errors and improve the customer experience. The traditional RPA approach used by large financial services players usually doesn’t easily work in institutional investing.

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Investment Management – How Real-Time Data Processing is Transforming Generative AI Trading Models – Interview with Fintech Expert Ardhendu Sekhar Nanda

Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Ardhendu Sekhar Nanda is a renowned Fintech expert in Treasury data services, Treasury management and Market data, boasting two decades of extensive experience in the financial services and technology sectors. Ardhendu has proficiently navigated and addressed complex compliance and […]

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What is Private Banking and How Does It Work?

Razorpay

DECEMBER 15, 2024

What is Private Banking? Private banking is a personalized financial and wealth management service provided by banks to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). It involves offering exclusive products, tailored advice, and one-on-one attention to help clients manage, grow, and protect their wealth.

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FINBOURNE Technology increases funding total to over £100 million

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FINBOURNE provides investment management solutions and a cloud-native data management platform. Across the investment lifecycle, investment and operations teams can increase revenue, reduce costs and better manage risk, the firm claims. “I

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People Moves Monday: UBS, MEAG, Northern Trust Asset Management and more…

The TRADE

JUNE 24, 2024

Before joining MEAG in 2021, George worked at the multi-family office Novethos and previously held positions at various banks and private banks. Northern Trust Asset Management appointed Naoto Komoro to lead its asset management business in Japan.

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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.

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Where to find fintech investment

Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The UK’s fintechs cover a range of specialisms, from wealth tech and regtech to insurtech and banking. They are thematic investors in fintech (financial services, real estate, insurance) and deep tech (AI enabled transformation, security, IoT), across B2C, B2B and B2B2C businesses. mortgages, insurance) software (e.g.

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People Moves Monday: SSGA, Citi, Clear Street and more…

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Prior to joining Citadel in 2019, Boland spent five years at BlackRock as an associate and later a trader and just under a year at HBK Capital Management as a trader before that. Previously in his career, he undertook several banking, capital markets, and portfolio management internships across PwC, KPMG UK, BlackRock, and Jefferies.

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People Moves Monday: A series of senior appointments

The TRADE

JUNE 19, 2023

Previously, Williams served as an investment account manager at Northern Trust. Elsewhere in his career, Williams held a pricing analyst role at Financial Times and a junior business development role at Deloitte. M&G’s global asset management arm appointed Manabu Fujita as head of M&A Investments Japan.

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People Moves Monday: Shifts in the trading space

The TRADE

JUNE 5, 2023

TS Imagine expanded its team in the Asia Pacific region with two new appointments from investment management fintech Enfusion. Stephanie Cheung was appointed as sales director, while An Hoong will work within the account management team, responsible for technical account management and client support.

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Leaders in Trading 2023: Industry Person of the Year shortlist revealed

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Shortlisted individuals are repeated contributors to discussion whether that be through panels, associations or schemes to support the next generation joining the financial services industry. He began his career in program trading sales at London-based investment bank SG Warburg.

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An evolving service provider landscape

The TRADE

JANUARY 3, 2024

The service provider landscape for outsourced trading is made up of an eclectic mix of firms. Boutique independents and the largest financial services providers co-exist in this burgeoning space which has some elements of comradery and others of fierce rivalry. Will we see more M&A? The list goes on.

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People Moves Monday: Rokos Capital Management, LMAX Exchange, Clear Street and more…

The TRADE

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Lavigne brings more than 25 years of buy-side experience, with relationships across the FX market spanning peers, banks and platforms, the exchange said. In addition, Phillip Hylander was appointed managing director, execution, following two years as chief executive of OREGEN Technologies.

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Broadridge names new head of international buy-side sales

The TRADE

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed Stephen Wilkes senior vice president, head of international buy-side sales. Wilkes brings extensive experience in financial services, having previously held senior roles at Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs.

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