Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 4, 2024

Algorithmic trading, popularly called algo trading, has perhaps changed the way traders analyze data and make investment decisions in the digital financial market. Algorithmic trading has redefined market liquidity, risk management, and general trading strategies. This is where Nurp steps […]

Trading

The TRADE

AUGUST 22, 2024

As China’s financial markets continue to open up, China Minsheng Bank is committed to strengthening ties and communications with foreign investors and enhancing our market-making capabilities,” said Qingyu Wang, head of financial markets department at China Minsheng Bank.

Banking

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

IEX Group has announced the launch of a US options exchange to partner with liquidity providers to tackle risk management challenges faced in the options markets, subject to regulatory approvals. The new exchange will bring IEX’s suite of order protection innovations to better meet the demands of market makers.

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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

APRIL 25, 2023

While there have been a number of actual and threatened “government shutdowns” in recent years, and government agencies and executives have experience navigating them, a market perception of a credible default risk on U.S. debt (even short of an actual default) would be a new scenario for which no one has a playbook.

Debt

The TRADE

MAY 20, 2024

Read more: Swap Connect launches as first derivatives trading link between Mainland China and Hong Kong The new acceptance of mainstream IMM dates-based IRS contracts will enable the scheme to further meet investors’ risk management needs, according to Bloomberg.

Investment

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Speaking to The TRADE, Oksana Pidkuyko, managing director, head of client analytics, financial markets at Standard Chartered stressed the potential positives of this increased volatility, stating that – if handled correctly – the changing landscape could bring potential benefits.

Trading

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The report also noted that given the 24/7 nature of the crypto market, the lack of weekend clearing offered by traditional financial markets could expose investors to risk of price moves and increased margin requirements. Only 4% of respondents stated that all volumes will be onshore.

Trading

The TRADE

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

LSEG moved to expand its capabilities in multi-asset post-trade services with the acquisition of risk management provider, Acadia back in December 2022 as part of its strategy to enhance and grow its multi-asset post-trade offering for the uncleared derivatives space, as Daniel Maguire, group head of post-trade at LSEG, explained at the time. “We

Trading

The TRADE

DECEMBER 11, 2023

LCH DigitalAssetClear will focus on counterparty credit, risk management, and the settlement needs of the digital asset derivatives market as institutional products develop. ” The post M&G Investments leads $30 million Series B funding round for GFO-X appeared first on The TRADE.

Investment

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

government bonds: In doing so, however, the bank and its “risk managers” made two key mistakes: Long-Term vs. Short-Term – Rather than putting these funds in shorter-term bonds that are less affected by interest rates , SVB invested mostly in longer-term, 10-year bonds whose prices drop significantly when interest rates rise.

Banking

The TRADE

MAY 31, 2024

Data analytics has allowed traders to optimise portfolio pricing and risk management, for instance, by looking at historical data and market conditions. Moreover, financial market regulations such as Mifid II have helped drive more post-trade transparency, audit trails and proof of best execution.

Portfolio

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Elsewhere in his career, Chalkley served as a European government bond, inflation and absolute return fund manager at BlackRock. Tourmaline Partners hired three new seasoned financial markets executives as managing directors to help strengthen its global trading capabilities.

Sale

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

Peak Frameworks

JUNE 5, 2023

During this period, businesses often expand their operations, capital expenditure increases, and markets tend to perform strongly. Such a conducive environment frequently spurs significant investment opportunities and robust financial activity. This phase typically involves increased market volatility and heightened investment risk.

Business

The TRADE

JANUARY 4, 2024

In a letter to ESMA, the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) was against the immediate shift to T+0, stating: “We emphasise that we do not consider a default T+0 settlement cycle for securities transactions to be a realistic or desirable near-term policy objective.” to just over £2.6 asset-backed securities)”.

Trading

The TRADE

JUNE 9, 2023

This is a truly significant structural change for the markets in North America, but it’s going to have a broad impact across global markets and across the industry. Compression of settlement cycles has become a very important theme for all of us in the financial markets. The other area is risk management.

Risk Management

Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Though these portfolios consider risks and liabilities, they usually do not account for non-financial risks that companies/stocks may carry—operational, reputational, and strategic. The replicating portfolio concept is widely used in financial markets. Such portfolios enable timely financial reporting.

Portfolio

Peak Frameworks

JULY 20, 2023

A stock market crash is an event that can have a significant impact on investors and financial markets. A stock market crash is typically triggered by a combination of economic factors and investor psychology. Including non-correlated assets in a portfolio can further reduce vulnerability to market fluctuations.

Stock

Sun Acquisitions

MAY 22, 2024

However, as technology and financial markets evolve, businesses increasingly use non-traditional financing methods to fuel their growth through acquisitions. As with crowdfunding, however, careful consideration of regulatory compliance and risk management is crucial to ensure a smooth and secure financing process.

M&A

Peak Frameworks

MAY 24, 2023

The advent of derivatives in the 1970s marked a significant milestone in global finance, offering a structured risk management approach and fostering efficient price discovery. These complex instruments enable investors to hedge risks, speculate on future price movements, and exploit arbitrage opportunities.

Private Equity

The TRADE

MAY 16, 2024

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.

Trading

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Consider the decisions leading up to the Enron scandal, where financial statements were manipulated, betraying shareholders' trust. Risk Management Natural Law emphasizes understanding and respecting universal truths. In the finance realm, this means being aware of potential risks and not taking reckless chances.

Business

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

It is essential for interest rate benchmarks, reflecting market liquidity, credit trends, and interest rate perceptions. Interest rate swaps are risk management tools, allowing parties to hedge against interest rate fluctuations and achieve desired cash flow structures. Without swap, this would nit have been possible.

Financial Institution

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 20, 2024

The role of a senior advisor at FOCUS Investing Banking is to provide strategic advice and guidance to clients on various financial transactions. Senior advisors play a key role in client relationship management, strategic advisory, market research, networking, team collaboration and risk management.

M&A

The TRADE

MAY 1, 2024

It’s about risk management philosophy and methodology,” explains Papanichola. During that period of my training, I was actively taking positions, taking risk, fundamentally managing a portfolio of sorts in macro products.” Being involved in this type of investing, we genuinely add value to financial markets.

Trading

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

It is helpful in every asset type, from commodities, securities, currencies, derivatives, and financial markets. Traders can uplift their knowledge and risk management tactics. The indicator works on a candlestick price pattern using two lines, each showcasing the stop loss levels for long and short positions.

S&P

The TRADE

APRIL 30, 2024

Over the past two decades, several critical financial market regulations have been implemented globally, particularly in response to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). The years following 2008’s GFC experienced continued financial regulatory reform.

Financial Institution

The TRADE

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harri Vikstedt, senior policy director, financial markets department at Bank of Canada, explained that while previous iterations of the GFXC’s global FX code had previously been very granular and admittedly sell-side focused, it is now principles-based.

Asset Management

The TRADE

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Investors have learnt that they need to expect the unexpected, which is why liquidity risk management practices are now so important. I see this being a big theme for market participants next year ensuring that they are operationally resilient.

Trading

The TRADE

MARCH 3, 2025

SIX x-clear is set to launch preferred clearing services for Euronext market participants in Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon, Dublin and Milan. This initiative aims to enhance market interoperability and encourage competition within European financial markets.

Risk Management

The TRADE

MAY 22, 2025

Michel Semaan The move will allow the treasury division to benefit from RepoClears available services, including a liquidity pool, and its netting and risk management efficiencies. This step aligns to our strategy of promoting safety and resilience in the financial markets.

Risk Management

The TRADE

JANUARY 20, 2025

Malrait was most recently managing director and global head of market structure and innovation for financial markets at ING Bank, overseeing the financial market innovation strategies within the firm.Before joining ING in 2015, he spent eight years at Socit Gnrale, most recently working as global head of FIC eCommerce.

Capital Market

The TRADE

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Post global financial crisis, regulators were obviously focused on the financial stability of the global banking system. Much work has been done to increase capital requirements, enhance risk management, improve liquidity, reduce leverage, and improve oversight.

Financial Institution

The TRADE

DECEMBER 30, 2024

So, 2025 will see more heated debate, and perhaps some real progress, towards the alignment and streamlining of regulation in an attempt to remove barriers to growth and improve the efficiency of financial markets.

Trading

The TRADE

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Steve Walsh, director of product and solutions, Duco This has been one of the most consequential years for financial market regulation in a decade. With advancements in transcription and analytics technology, voice surveillance will move from being an overlooked channel to a critical component of risk management frameworks in 2025.

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