The TRADE

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In a keynote speech at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) South Africa (SA) Trade Connect 2024 conference, James Baugh, managing director, head of European market structure at TD Cowen, kicked off by highlighting that market structure and liquidity dynamics in South Africa mirror those felt in other markets and in particular, Europe.

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The TRADE

JULY 3, 2024

The shift to T+1 in the US can largely be described as a success – affirmation rates remain comfortably high, fail rates have stayed reasonably low and FX trades don’t appear to have shifted to bilateral settlement as feared. Presenting the Thursday conundrum. We’re in a suboptimal place with global misalignment.

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The TRADE

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In a panel at the JSE SA Trade Connect 2024 conference in Cape Town, South Africa, panellists explored the ways in which fragmentation is impacting the trading of dual listed equities in the South African market. But for our clients here in South Africa, in particular, where liquidity is, that’s where we go.

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The TRADE

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Over the last few months, the market has seen two of the most prominent fixed income trading venues expand their service offerings through acquisitions of algorithmic trading providers. In August, MarketAxess revealed plans to acquire multi-asset algorithmic trading provider, Pragma, for an undisclosed amount at the end of this year.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 2, 2024

Eric Heliene, head of buy-side trading desk, Groupama Asset Management  The intensification of financial regulation is a fundamental trend transforming the asset management ecosystem. Beyond T+1 and Mifid II, the overall increase in regulatory requirements presents significant organisational and technological challenges.

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The TRADE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

What are the prominent trends are you seeing in the outsourced trading space? The way that people are thinking about it has changed dramatically over the last couple of years and a lot of that is driven through how customisable the product is through the whole life cycle of trading. We’ve noticed quite a lot of M&A activity.

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The TRADE

AUGUST 7, 2024

Outsourced trading, though undoubtedly a contentious topic, is something that has been around in capital markets for decades in some form or another. However, an undeniable surge has occurred across the trading sphere over the last few years, with decidedly mixed results. And the number is climbing.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 2019, Nutting was nominated by her industry peers as one of The TRADE’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution, and just four years later, she was shortlisted for The TRADE’s coveted Buy-side Trader of the Year Award. That same year, she was recognised by The TRADE and the industry as a Rising Star of Trading and Execution.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 8, 2023

But a few related areas, such as commodity desks at banks, commodity trading advisors (CTAs), and physical commodity trading shops could put up a good fight for that “most cyclical” title. We should also step back and define “commodities” and “commodity trading” since they’re massive areas.

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The TRADE

AUGUST 15, 2023

Not-for-profit business Plato Partnership and Brazilian regulated fintech SL Tools have jointly announced a plan to bring block trading opportunities to Brazil’s securities marketplace, The TRADE can reveal. The product is set to be up and running in Q1 2024, with all the licenses expected to be in place, The TRADE can reveal.

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The TRADE

JUNE 15, 2023

The comments have been made in connection to the SEC’s proposal to amend Rule 3b-16, which defines exchanges, and Regulation ATS, the regulatory regime that governs alternative trading systems. These communication protocol systems would have to register as exchanges or as broker-dealers, while also complying with Regulation ATS. “We

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The TRADE

APRIL 29, 2024

SGX FX has unveiled the latest version of its artificial intelligence (AI) tool, giving financial institutions improved access to faster and more informed foreign exchange (FX) trading decisions. The post SGX FX releases updated AI offering to help bolster FX decision-making appeared first on The TRADE.

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The TRADE

MAY 31, 2023

According to Evans, the CCMA and Canadian participants have been working towards matching details of 90% of trades by 3:59am on T+1, but there are now fears that that deadline could be brought forward.

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The TRADE

JULY 6, 2023

According to Liquidnet’s review, pressure put on equities throughout the course of this year has presented retail traders with a number of “valleys” that offer large percentage gains on specific stocks. Wholesales were found to have increased their consumption of flow from retail brokers.

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The TRADE

JUNE 2, 2023

Since the introduction of Mifid I and II and the subsequent rise of MTFs and other alternative trading venues, we’ve seen a huge drift towards market fragmentation. Firstly, getting your broker and trade strategy right from the outset. Do additional venues really mean we have more choice?

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

This lends credibility to the financial statements you present to potential buyers. Here’s what to include: A presentation: A neat and concise presentation showcasing the best features and strengths of your commercial establishment. Your broker can lead these discussions.

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Francine Way

JULY 7, 2017

They react to opportunities from external sources (investment bankers, deal brokers / advisors, investors, analysts, or potential targets’ senior management) who came to peddle deals; rather than acquire to support overall strategy, leverage strengths, and reduce weaknesses. Consultants’ control over the acquirer’s reputation as a buyer.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 26, 2023

You can consult with professional business brokers or advisors who will help you prepare a business listing, present financial statements, and confidentially market your business. Professionals will ensure that the business is presented to potential buyers in the best possible light.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Presenting a well-organized and transparent company will instill confidence in potential buyers and streamline the due diligence process. Consider hiring a professional business valuator or working with a business broker to assess your business objectively. Address any pending legal or financial issues that may affect the sale.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Richard also discusses the role of brokers and the importance of maintaining a good relationship with sellers throughout the buying process. rn Validate everything the broker and seller tell you; it's up to you to diligence it. rn Maintain a good relationship with sellers and use brokers as a resource.

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 17, 2024

From changes in trade policies to currency fluctuations, global economic trends profoundly impact the buying and selling of businesses. Trade Policies and Regulatory Changes: One of the most significant factors influencing business sales in the global marketplace is the constantly evolving trade policies and regulations landscape.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 3, 2024

The service provider landscape for outsourced trading is made up of an eclectic mix of firms. Trading is in their DNA and their executives are often straight-to-the-point in their communication. Trading is in their DNA and their executives are often straight-to-the-point in their communication.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 12, 2023

At a headline level, a shift to T+1 doesn’t immediately sound the alarm bells for FX markets, given a large portion of funding FX is already traded this way. Another key question though, is if we can access the liquidity we need to get the trade done – at what sort of spreads will this be?

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

And you talk to three business brokers and they're all telling you what you want to hear. Because now you make a significant impact when they acquire you, it looks, especially if they're publicly traded and they acquire you, it actually impacts their overall picture, a hundred million dollar company acquires a million dollar company.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 8, 2020

For owners and executives of private insurance brokers, Brown & Brown's first quarter earnings call provides a treasure trove of information. Sica | Fletcher believes Brown & Brown is the publicly traded company that is most comparable to private, middle market U.S. insurance brokers. billion of debt given the 6.0x

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

“Year-to-date, we’re seeing for the first time in many years a notable uptick in new fund launches and spin outs from bigger places,” says Jack Seibald, managing director, co-head of Marex prime services and outsourced trading. Data from Convergence tracking the top 25 prime brokers showed their market share grew from 83.3%

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The TRADE

JULY 30, 2024

In recent years, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have undergone significant evolution, shifting from simple passive investment instruments to more versatile tools that help reinforce a range of strategies. However, huge disparities exist between trading volumes in the US and Pan-European markets. In Europe, ETFs accounted for $782.9

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 17, 2020

Many PE-backed Insurance Brokers Secured Sizable Loans Immediately Prior to the Crisis Over the past several years, the demand for high yield debt issued by private equity (PE) backed insurance brokers has been extremely strong. To provide you with some color on what has happened, a little recent history is in order.

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The TRADE

MARCH 8, 2024

What has your journey to the trading desk involved? What drew you to trading? I graduated university in 2021 with a degree in modern languages and started on a graduate scheme that gave me a great overview of the various aspects of a trading role. Why do you think diversity of thought on the trading desk and beyond is important?

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The TRADE

JUNE 21, 2024

Algo trading is very well established and we’ve had this catalyst of Mifid II, which effectively means that more and more flow is now directed based on performance, particularly via performance weighted algo wheels. The biggest ask that we get when we’re pitching with clients is to present a differentiated approach.

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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. The two-way workflow is no new phenomenon to trading and is used in the execution of several other asset classes.

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The TRADE

AUGUST 14, 2023

What has your journey to the trading desk been like? There was always a real buzz of excitement around the trader, and from those early days I had trading in my sights! There was always a real buzz of excitement around the trader, and from those early days I had trading in my sights!

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This approach relies on analyzing the market value of comparable publicly traded companies, known as guideline companies or multiples. Income-Based Valuation The income-based valuation method focuses on the target company’s ability to generate future cash flows and assesses the present value of these cash flows.

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Growth Business

AUGUST 7, 2023

Businesses differ vastly from one another across industry, size, ambition, trading conditions and more, which can make finding the right funding for your business and circumstance both challenging and critical. These initial costs come in many forms, whether it be the cost of research, rentals, media or investing in equipment.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We regularly hear from clients, and we observe in our data as well, how much easier it is to trade in the US. Firstly, we see a significant amount of liquidity being transacted through our high-touch trading operation. Focusing on the challenges of moving liquidity should be done on a regional level.

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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 17, 2023

He worked with large publicly traded engineering and technology companies, small privately owned businesses, and several government entities. Like all of our advisors across the Southeast, Jimmy and our team of South Carolina business brokers are experienced professionals who are here for the long term.

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Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 9, 2024

The vibrant market presents a substantial opportunity for business owners looking to sell their manufacturing businesses. Understanding the market dynamics, identifying potential buyers, and presenting your company in the best possible light are crucial steps. Engage a manufacturing business broker to assist in this process.

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