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Asia-Pacific holds untapped derivatives trading potential if local regulatory and counterparty challenges can be overcome

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Derivatives volumes in Asia-Pacific (APAC) are growing at a considerable rate – contrasting declines in Europe and marginal growth in the US – presenting increased opportunities for European proprietary trading firms and hedge funds. Trading Technologies has long recognised the tremendous trading opportunities in the APAC region.

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Unpacking the 20 most impact financial regulations from the last 20 years

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These measures included mandates for constraints on proprietary trading (known as the Volcker Rule), and enhanced supervision of derivatives markets, as well as increased capital reserves. In a wider sense, Basel III impacted financial market by promoting greater stability, resilience, and risk management within the banking sector.

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How do Banks Make Money? Explanation, Examples

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Trading and Proprietary Trading Many large banks are involved in trading activities. This can be trading on behalf of their clients (like when you buy a stock through a bank's brokerage service) or proprietary trading where banks invest their own money.

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The Big Interview: David McAnany

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I have also worked on different types of trading desks ranging from full-franchise to proprietary trading. Maintaining physical and mental well-being is crucial to trading. I have had the privilege to experience many different cultures and time zones, having worked in Sydney, Wellington, Hong Kong and London.

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Keeping ESG commercial

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It was then that he moved onto the proprietary trading desk at the bank, mentored by former head trader at Moore Capital, Joe Cardello, and Jim Byrd, global head of macro trading at RBC. “My My key takeaway from those guys was that the core foundation of trading isn’t about buying and selling.

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