Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2025

What a Good Insurance Broker Looks Like Inside the Traits that Make Brokers Acquisition Ready As M&A activity continues to consolidate a fragmented U.S. From reoccurring commissions and operational efficiency to commercial lines focus and niche specialisation, the profile of a good broker has never been clearer.

Broker

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Accountants, lawyers, and brokers are pivotal in helping buyers and sellers make informed decisions that safeguard their economic interests. Budgeting and Forecasting: They assist in creating post-acquisition budgets and forecasts , which are crucial for financial planning and risk management.

Broker

The TRADE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Instead, a combination of rising interest rates, inflation, soaring energy prices and geopolitical tensions have hit hedge funds, and subsequently the risk management practices of prime brokers. Elsewhere, other local regulatory changes and benchmark replacements continue to impact prime brokers.

Broker

The TRADE

MARCH 12, 2024

The full hosted platform has been designed for futures commission merchants (FCMs) and agency brokers. The post Broadridge launches global futures and options trading platform appeared first on The TRADE.

Trading

The TRADE

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Likewise, rather than using long-dated FX forwards of up to a year or two, many fund managers chose to lock in rates of up to six months or less to add an extra layer of flexibility and nimbleness should the market move against them.

Trading

The TRADE

JUNE 12, 2024

Several top Indian brokers already use Fidessa to trade or for connectivity outside of India. Already established as a trusted market data vendor to brokers and exchanges in India, the partnership with BSE further strengthens ION’s position in the region, and unlocks Fidessa’s full capabilities for exchange members.”

Equities

The TRADE

JUNE 4, 2024

First announced in December last year, the SEC’s new rules are designed to enhance risk management practices for central counterparties in the US Treasury market and facilitate additional clearing of securities transactions in this market segment. The amendments will go into effect in two phases.

Broker

The TRADE

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The US watchdog is looking to bolster risk management practices for central counterparties in the US Treasury market and facilitate additional clearing of US treasury securities transactions through forcing some cash Treasury and repos to be centrally cleared.

Financial Institution

The TRADE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Broadening our target audience is a key strand of the partnership.” This means that the margin requirement is quite material – it’s quite a significant amount.” Morgan further asserted: “Nobody wants to cut corners when it comes to risk management […] that means that clients want to future-proof their businesses.

Funds

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Read more: Fireside Friday with… Morgan Stanley’s Maria Salamanca Mejia Previously in his career, McMahon worked as a centralised dealer at Bank of Ireland Asset Management, working on the multi-asset global trading desk.

Sale

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

FX swaps technology and data provider DIGITEC has launched its new order management system which automates interdealer FX swaps workflows, while also connecting to trading venues. ” The post DIGITC launches new OMS to automate interdealer FX swaps workflows appeared first on The TRADE.

Risk Management

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Frédéric Benizri has left TP ICAP to join financing, investment and risk management business CIC Market Solutions as a sales trader. His most recent role at the inter-dealer broker was as a cross asset sales trader, having spent seven years with the business.

Risk Management

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Risk management and recovery will be improved by this in the event of a systemic outage such as a cyberattack or technology failure. The initiative currently includes 16 banks/brokers as well as 50 investment managers and hedge funds with combined assets under management of more than $37 trillion.

Trading

The TRADE

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Technology from Abel Noser’s broker-neutral trade optimisation platform, START, is also set to be integrated as part of the new TT QTS business line. These professionals are experts in data science and analytics, along with trading and risk management in multiple asset classes, on top of their coding and development skills.

Trading

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The new rule changes published by the SEC have been primarily driven by the need to enhance market stability and reduce systematic risk. They will bolster the security of the US Treasury market by mandating central clearing for eligible securities, such as repos and reverse repos, inter dealer broker transactions and other cash transactions.

Trading

The TRADE

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Clearing obligations will become stricter, with enhanced oversight of margin requirements and risk management processes. Despite these new potentially arduous compliance pressures, trading desks are also likely to benefit from reduced counterparty risk and improved market confidence thanks to the changes.

Trading

The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Dominic Rieb-Smith, managing director, international head, prime services sales, JP Morgan, refers to the past year as “a standout”. Data from Convergence tracking the top 25 prime brokers showed their market share grew from 83.3% in April 2023, to 92% in 2024.

Broker

M&A Leadership Council

OCTOBER 5, 2024

in Mathematics and Statistics, was previously named a Risk & Insurance Power Broker in Employee Benefits and is a Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and Certified M&A Specialist. Kelly graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota, Duluth with a B.S.

Actuary

The TRADE

JULY 7, 2023

How are client demands of prime brokers shifting? That edge often comes from a fund’s partners like prime brokers, who can facilitate lending and trading strategy implementation, and offer tools for pulling real insights from the troves of data that are a byproduct of proper market engagement.

Capital Market

Sun Acquisitions

JULY 5, 2024

Risk Management: Develop a risk management strategy to address identified uncertainties effectively. This may involve implementing risk-sharing mechanisms such as earn-outs or escrow arrangements, obtaining appropriate insurance coverage, or renegotiating deal terms to mitigate specific risks.

Mergers and Acquisitions

The TRADE

APRIL 26, 2024

Our role today is to implement these processes to automate as much as possible, while respecting constraints related to compliance, risk management, etc. However, I believe that some professions are at risk of disappearing, such as broker roles in high touch – but we have been saying that for years, and yet they are still here.

Insurance

Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 19, 2024

Contingency Planning and Scenario Analysis: Effective risk management is essential when financing M&A deals in a volatile economy. Companies should conduct thorough due diligence, stress testing, and scenario analysis to assess potential risks and develop contingency plans.

M&A

The TRADE

AUGUST 15, 2023

Trading, portfolio and risk management solutions provider TS Imagine has added CLSA’s AI-powered European algo suite to its list of certified brokers. TS Imagine’s TradeSmart features pre-certified connections to more than 250 listed brokers and venues, as well as broker algos.

Broker

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Prior to this, he worked in an execution sales and account management role at Société Générale, and before that was VP of sales trading at Merril Lynch. Frédéric Benizri left TP ICAP to join financing, investment and risk management business CIC Market Solutions as a sales trader.

Sale

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 17, 2023

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. Understanding that and incorporating risk management into their strategic plan will help mitigate future threats.”

Mergers and Acquisitions

The TRADE

JULY 25, 2023

The PRA specifically cited “significant failures in risk management and governance between 1 January 2020 and 31 March 2021, in connection with the Firms’ exposures to Archegos Capital Management”. The £87 million penalty issued by the PRA is a new record for the watchdog – despite it being reduced by 30% from £124.4

Risk Management

The TRADE

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Eurex onboarded State Street in May of this year, becoming the first clearing house outside of the US to trade and centrally clear repo transactions with the move allowing State Street clients to benefit from multilateral netting providing risk management and collateral optimisation.

Trading

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Similarly, over 65% of traditional firms either agreed or strongly agreed that a model in which firms can access a venue directly as well as through a broker will be of benefit to the overall crypto derivatives market. The post Evolving regulation expected to push crypto derivatives trading volumes onshore appeared first on The TRADE.

Trading

The TRADE

OCTOBER 25, 2023

BMLL Technologies BMLL provides its clients – banks, brokers, asset managers, hedge funds, global exchange groups, academic institutions and regulators immediate and flexible access to Level 3, harmonised, T+1 historical order book data and advanced pre- and post-trade analytics at scale.

Trading

Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Mitigating these risks requires careful planning, due diligence, and risk management strategies. The post Unlocking Innovation: The Strategic Power of M&A in Finding the Perfect Acquisition Partner appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm.

M&A

Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 15, 2024

For example, financing deals may require personal guarantees or the pledging of assets as collateral, which can put your finances and assets at risk. In business acquisitions, speed, seriousness, negotiating power, and risk management are critical factors that can make or break a deal.

Acquisitions

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Financial institutions with good credit ratings offer swap facilities to clients and charge fees from brokers. Risk is diversified through dispersal of swap transactions among many clients. The broker-dealer network facilitates such decentralized trading of derivatives, equity and debt instruments.

Financial Institution

Sun Acquisitions

JULY 3, 2023

Due diligence is a risk-management process that potential buyers undertake to investigate a company’s financial, legal, and operational aspects. The post The Role of Due Diligence in Selling Your Family Business appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm. What is Due Diligence?

Business

Sun Acquisitions

JULY 21, 2023

By diligently assessing financial, legal, operational, and commercial aspects, companies can make well-informed decisions, mitigate risks, and maximize the chances of a successful outcome. Due diligence is a foundation for negotiations, valuation, integration planning, and overall risk management.

M&A

Sun Acquisitions

MAY 31, 2024

Inadequate Risk Management: Inherent risks come with any merger, and overlooking potential risks can be detrimental. A lack of risk management strategy may lead to financial losses, legal issues, and a damaged reputation. Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.

Mergers

Sun Acquisitions

MAY 22, 2024

As with crowdfunding, however, careful consideration of regulatory compliance and risk management is crucial to ensure a smooth and secure financing process. The post Revolutionizing M&A: Exploring Innovative Financing Options appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm.

M&A

The TRADE

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many argue the rapid proliferation of more advanced order entry and risk management technology has allowed market makers and participants to profitably provide sub penny spreads for over a decade. “You have got to applaud the SEC for having the gumption to address these issues and taking on the hard battles,” adds Bandeen.

Equities