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Redburn Atlantic head of electronic trading departs for Peel Hunt

The TRADE

Redburn Atlantic’s head of electronic trading has left the firm to join UK investment bank Peel Hunt, The TRADE can reveal. He replaces Nishad Vallonthaiel as head of electronic trading. He replaces Nishad Vallonthaiel as head of electronic trading. A spokesperson for Peel Hunt confirmed the move.

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Algo advances create overlap between US equities’ single-stock and program trading

The TRADE

Single-stock trading and program trading in US equities are becoming increasingly interlinked, as advances in algorithmic trading blur the lines between the two. Between workflow innovation and good old-fashion inflation, the definition of program trading itself is now in flux. constituents.

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Investec unveils new electronic trading platform

The TRADE

Investec Bank is set to launch a new electronic trading platform aimed at facilitating low-touch equity trading, The TRADE can reveal. Investecs market expertise spans the UK and South Africa, and trades in 64 markets from these two regions.

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Buy- and sell-side cooperation on IPOs and block trades key to modernising UK capital market says Investment Association

The TRADE

As the UK capital market seeks to modernise, collaboration between the buy- and sell-side as they adopt the relevant trading technology is paramount, according to a recent report by the IA.

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Fireside Friday with… FIX Trading Community’s Jim Kaye

The TRADE

How has the trading landscape evolved over the past 30 years? Trading desks have got smaller over the years, while volumes have gone up. Trading desks have got smaller over the years, while volumes have gone up. Another manifestation is that trading has become more widespread geographically.

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Redburn Atlantic execution teams undergo redraft with four additions and three departures

The TRADE

Redburn Atlantic’s global execution teams have undergone a redraft with the addition of four new individuals alongside three departures, The TRADE can reveal. In the US, Finn Maloney has joined Redburn Atlantic’s US execution team to help with the ongoing build out of its US electronic offering.

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Usage of multi-dealer platforms expected to increase as FX traders seek best execution

The TRADE

A new report from Coalition Greenwich found that buy-side comments with respect to MDPs reflect that the ability to access dealer quotes while keeping them in competition, helps optimise trading. The growing use of MDPs from the buy-side is driving electronic trading overall and supports their growing focus on best execution.