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Trade associations emphasise need for credit ratings to bolster EU corporate bond transparency regime

The TRADE

Particularly, as overly prompt dissemination of trade information could lead to a negative impact on market liquidity.

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ESMA selects fairCT as bonds consolidated tape provider

The TRADE

By consolidating trade data from multiple sources, the tape will provide market participants and investors with a comprehensive view of bond transactions, irrespective of their resources and level of sophistication, thereby improving price formation and discovery as well as market integrity.” 

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AI? Patience young grasshopper

The TRADE

AI, like other areas of capital markets must avoid the widely feared ‘garbage in, garbage out’ position at all costs. Demonstrably, potential AI issues are only magnified within the context of the financial markets, where complexity and niche knowledge is always the order of the day.

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Enhancing financial literacy is the key to retail success

The TRADE

To drive retail investor participation in the UK and EU, enhancing financial literacy is essential. The world of investing can be intimidating for first-time investors who might be deterred by potential risks and not fully understanding financial markets and investment basics.

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

OfficeHours

Hedge funds are significant players in financial markets given the size of their capital bases and the frequency of their trading. It’s important to note that hedge fund activity in financial markets can have a significant impact on stock prices and market volatility, even if hedge funds do not control the majority of the volume.

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SIX unveils new bot providing clients enhanced insight into corporates’ movements

The TRADE

Speaking to The TRADE Annelotte De Nanassy , senior product manager, financial information at SIX, explained: “SIX Bot was created as a direct result of feedback from our clients. The move comes on the back off surging client demand for insight into where corporates are moving and why.

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Data quality more important than cost, Coalition Greenwich and SIX survey finds

The TRADE

Shai Popat, managing director of product and commercial strategy, financial information at SIX, said: “With the cost of market data predicted to rise again over the next 12 months, it is significant that data quality came top of the list of concerns.”