Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

Event-Driven Hedge Funds Definition: Event-driven hedge funds bet on specific corporate actions, such as M&A deals, divestitures, spin-offs, bankruptcies, and business reorganizations, and they profit based on changes in the value of a company’s debt or equity after the action.

Funds

The TRADE

AUGUST 14, 2023

Although I had been trading for a long time my background had been mainly in equities so moving to multi-asset was quite a shock to the system and a steep learning curve. Sitting on the desk as an assistant was exciting, listening to the different styles used by the traders and hearing how they interacted with the sell-side.

Asset Management

Peak Frameworks

MAY 17, 2023

Additionally, if you’re interested in refining your Excel skills and recruiting for private equity, you should check out our , Private Equity Course. In 2015, Goldman Sachs used VBA to automate the process of updating pitch books, cutting the time spent on the task by 50%.

Financial Modeling

The TRADE

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Raymond joined LGIM as its head of credit trading in 2019 when the asset manager was undergoing the process of splitting up its portfolio management and trading capabilities. Chicago is a very small community and so I knew most of the portfolio managers and management at LGIM America before I came over.

Portfolio

The TRADE

JULY 24, 2023

He joined DWS Group a year later as a portfolio manager and worked his way up through the ranks, going on to lead teams of PMs focused on a range of instruments that stretched across asset classes. This is followed by 13% being accounted for by alternatives and 12% by active equity.

Trading

The TRADE

AUGUST 7, 2024

As Rebecca Crowe, managing director and chief operating officer, BNY Mellon Markets, previously told The TRADE, “Years ago, it was the middle-office who were contemplating outsourcing and people couldn’t even consider that you would allow somebody into your books and records in that way.” were in $50-100 billion and another 2.5%

Trading

The TRADE

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The active investment manager specialises in emerging and frontier markets trading across fixed income, credit and specialist equities. At the helm of the team is global head of trading Cathy Gibson who oversees trading across the asset manager’s offices in London, the US, Asia Pacific and South Africa.

Trading

The TRADE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Among hedge funds there have been winners and losers, and primes will have needed to both watch their books carefully and make themselves available to assist clients with their evolving needs. “In This has the potential to lower margin requirements and benefit the buy-side by shortening the time frame between execution and settlement. “An

Broker

The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Meanwhile, with regards to equities, revenue deriving from prime brokerage compared to trading shifted from a 30% versus 70% ratio a decade ago, to 40% to 60% in 2023. Dominic Rieb-Smith, managing director, international head, prime services sales, JP Morgan, refers to the past year as “a standout”. billion in 2023.

Broker

Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

You’ll have portfolio managers or associates dealing only with companies who have already received investment, and finally supportive roles in marketing, administration, and assistants which can be an entry point for people starting a VC career.”

Capital

The TRADE

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Beginning her career on the buy-side at boutique asset manager Credit Suisse First Boston as an investment portfolio analyst in London in 1986, Ruffles has seen the markets through several highs and lows. One way of doing this is by using an execution management system (EMS).

Trading

The TRADE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These systems touch upon all elements of the trading lifecycle throughout the front-to-middle-to-back-office including execution, order, risk and portfolio management. By seeing what is available on the order book, traders have an idea of how much volume can be executed at a specific price.

Trading

The TRADE

MAY 1, 2025

When it comes to TCA for equity futures trading, how does this differ from other asset classes? Equity futures TCA has many similarities with other asset classes but there are also some key differences. Within equity futures, there is a centralised exchange, deep order books and excellent liquidity in most contracts.

Equities

The TRADE

APRIL 30, 2025

Melissa Hinmons extensive experience in the industry has taught her many life lessons that make her the successful director of equity trading at Glenmede Investment Management that she is today. Originally joining Glenmede in 2015 as an equity trader, she took on her role heading up the buy-side firms equities trading business in 2017.

Trading