The TRADE

JANUARY 24, 2024

Algorithmic development has and always will evolve to achieve the best performance possible versus the client benchmark,” says Alex Harman, head of EMEA electronic and program trading at Goldman Sachs. The longer I take, the more opportunity/risk I’m exposed to.

Trading

The TRADE

JUNE 26, 2024

Former head of market structure and liquidity solutions at broker dealer Kepler Cheuvreux Byron Griffin is set to join Franco-German financial services firm ODDO BHF, The TRADE can reveal. Griffin left Kepler in May after over eight years with the broker dealer. He joins as head of execution sales and microstructure.

Broker

Sica Fletcher

JUNE 2, 2020

Insurance Agency & Brokerage M&A Update Many of our clients have been asking us “now that the first phase of the coronavirus pandemic seems to be ending, where do things stand with insurance brokerage M&A?” First, these brokers each have growth strategies whose success is measured by the expansion of revenues and EBITDA.

Insurance

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Pragma provides algorithmic trading and analytical services across equities, foreign exchange and fixed income with a client base that spans asset managers, hedge funds, broker dealers, banks and exchanges. Fixed income automation has grown rapidly in the past few years, but we believe we are still relatively early on the adoption curve.

Trading

The TRADE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

UK-based boutique fixed income trading desk BlueBay Asset Management is beginning a new chapter in its life. For head of trading for the RBC BlueBay Asset Management London-based fixed income trading desk, Stuart Campbell, the institution’s combined size is a new strength. You’re taught to almost think like a PM.

Trading

The TRADE

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Deutsche Bank has completed the acquisition of institutional broker Numis and has unveiled a new offering to be known as ‘Deutsche Numis’. We are proud to introduce Deutsche Numis as a leading corporate broker in the UK and we look forward to working with Alex, Ross and the rest of the team.”

Banking

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 25, 2023

The post Navigating the Sales Process: A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your Business appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm. Selling a business can be overwhelming, but with proper guidance, it doesn’t have to be.

Sale

The TRADE

MARCH 27, 2024

RFQ has cemented itself as a central method of execution in fixed income in recent years in light of the advent of electronic trading and the move away from bilateral voice trading and onto platforms. For those of you that haven’t heard of it, RFM is a not-so-distant cousin of the request for quote protocol (RFQ).

Trading

Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 2, 2024

Leveraging Strategic Acquisitions to Address Workforce Shortages Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) present a strategic opportunity for sign manufacturers to overcome workforce shortages by integrating companies with skilled labor into their operations. Finding and retaining skilled labor is difficult.

Manufacturing

The TRADE

APRIL 17, 2024

We want our brokers to be able to accept receiving pre-allocations for these orders. Global asset manager Robeco leverages a low touch and high touch trading team that spans across three continents. The firm claims to be an early innovator on several counts. Like Berendsen, Tomaz Mota has had a similar journey to the trading desk.

Trading

The TRADE

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The London-based trading team at Ninety One has a very particular set of skills. The active investment manager specialises in emerging and frontier markets trading across fixed income, credit and specialist equities. Gibson is a seasoned trader with an extensive career in markets. Markets have been tricky.

Trading

The TRADE

JULY 17, 2024

I’m not trying to make every single trader into a multi-asset trader and spread them across every asset class we trade. The London-based asset manager has undergone not one but three makeovers in recent years as it continues to evolve with the demands of the street. We have a very strong, talented desk.

Asset Management

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sometimes people don't realize they need a broker. The role of a senior advisor at FOCUS Investing Banking is to provide strategic advice and guidance to clients on various financial transactions. Senior advisors are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in a specific industry. Mike joined FOCUS as a senior advisor in 2020.

Sale

Software Equity Group

AUGUST 20, 2024

The software landscape is dynamic, and strategic buyers are continuously seeking new and innovative ways to gain a competitive edge. One strategy gaining momentum is the acquisition of high-growth SaaS companies. This trend goes beyond simply acquiring market share; it creates a win-win scenario for both parties.

Investment

Sica Fletcher

MARCH 10, 2020

The issue with this is that the valuation of insurance brokers is invariably calculated as Pro Forma EBITDA multiplied by the EBITDA multiple. As of today, there are at least 30 private equity sponsored brokers who are actively searching for acquisitions, plus other strategic players. I can do this myself and save the money.”

Private Equity

The TRADE

MAY 22, 2025

They may be in new instruments or enhancing our electronic capabilities. Everyone contributes in their own way and style is very important – its key because everyone is different and bringing your own genuine way of thinking, thoughts and ideas is super important to a conversation.

Trading

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

I’m sure a a pretty steep learning curve for a newbie getting into the ADOS calibration business and I know you guys have the training to support that. Our guest this week is Greg Peters, the CEO of Car ADAS Solutions , a company at the forefront of licensing and supporting dedicated ADAS calibration facilities across the country.

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