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The Rise of Hedge Funds: Exploring Their Impact on Financial Markets

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Hedge funds are significant players in financial markets given the size of their capital bases and the frequency of their trading. There have been various estimates of the percentage of equity volume that is controlled by hedge funds. Citadel Securities is one of the leading market-makers in the world.

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AFME calls out EU’s proposed capital markets integration plan citing equity market structure oversight

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The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has shared its response to the European Commission’s ‘targeted consultation on integration of EU capital markets in Europe’ – which closed today – highlighting several points of concern.

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AFME appoints new head of capital markets

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The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has appointed April Day head of capital markets. Day has been promoted to the role, following 12 years at AFME, where she has previously served as head of equities. As part of the role, she oversaw equity capital markets (ECM), trading and post-trade activities.

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Leaders in Trading 2024: Industry Person of the Year shortlist revealed

The TRADE

The TRADE is delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees for the Industry Person of the Year Award 2024. Last year, Goldman Sachs’ chief operating officer for EMEA equity execution services Eleanor Beasley took home the Industry Person of the Year Award in a landslide victory.

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Algorithmic trading: Smarter than ever?

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In the dynamic realm of the financial markets, the introduction of technology has proven to be a catalyst for transformative change, overhauling existing trading strategies. Among the wide range of advancements, algorithmic trading has revolutionised how financial instruments are bought and sold.

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Conscious usage of TCA: Making trade analytics more actionable

The TRADE

In the constantly evolving financial markets landscape, where volatility and complexity are continually featured, the ability to discern the true costs of trading has become paramount for investors and institutions alike.

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Repo trading becoming an increasing priority for the buy-side

The TRADE

Robbert Booij The asset class is increasingly becoming a buy-side topic said experts as end clients are voluntarily joining the cleared repo environment, viewing it as a neat instrument to facilitate trading. It’s education, it’s product offering, and marketing potentially as well [that will boost retail trading].

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