JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 10, 2025

Macroeconomic volatility, shifting trade policies, and regulatory change continue to shape the dealmaking landscape. Here we explore the challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers navigating uncertain markets. The rapidly changing macro landscape through the first six months of the year has made M&A deals, challenging to execute.

M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 2, 2025

Today, it is one of the EU's sharpest enforcement tools, and one that is only gaining prominence as geopolitical tensions reshape global investment and trade. Two years ago, the FSR arrived as the new kid on the block in Brussels. By: White & Case LLP

Trading

The TRADE

JULY 2, 2025

The post Delta Capita launches platform to automate OTC derivatives post-trade appeared first on The TRADE.

Trading

The TRADE

JULY 9, 2025

As discourse around AI gains traction in the industry, buy-side equity traders are increasingly looking to leverage the technology, with approximately a quarter saying they intend to integrate internal AI technologies into their trade execution workflow in the next year, and 15% stating they already use it in trade execution. Additionally, automating (..)

Equities

The TRADE

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As ESMA’s review of European Union’s post-trade transparency regime enters its final stage, European trade associations have stressed the importance of credit ratings in underpinning the success of the EU post-trade transparency framework for corporate bonds.

Corporation

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

We need to take a step back and look at today’s trading desk. By dissecting a trading desk into its functions, processes, and tasks, it becomes clear that 80% or more can be successfully automated with today’s technology – and that figure is just for the front-office, potentially even higher in the middle- and back-office.

Engineering

The TRADE

JULY 29, 2025

On-venue trading represented 64% of total addressable liquidity in European markets in Q2 2025, according to the latest report by the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME). The Q2 ‘equity primary markets and trading report’ this year found that off-venue trading is gaining significant traction in European markets.

Trading

The TRADE

JULY 30, 2025

EquiLend has acquired Trading Apps, a front-office technology provider whose modular trading solutions and messaging services are used by several securities finance desks globally. TA.Link, a trade messaging service developed by Trading Apps, is also part of the transaction.

Trading

The TRADE

JULY 4, 2025

Read more – Conscious usage of TCA: Making trade analytics more actionable Speaking to his own approach, Böss shared: “We’ve been teaming up with risk and compliance on data sets.   Why is it that combined is a different tool for post-trade combined checks when our TCA tools could do this? It’s

Trading

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

” Read more: JonesTrading deploys FlexTrade Systems’ FlexOMS to power its sell-side trading desks Following the implementation of FlexTRADER EMS, Alecta’s trading team will have access to an equities and derivatives trading platform that will handle the execution of both asset classes from a single order blotter. .”

Trading

The TRADE

JUNE 9, 2025

Trading Technologies (TT) has provided its clients with a connection to GFO-X, the UK’s first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue for digital asset derivatives. The post Trading Technologies enables access to GFO-X appeared first on The TRADE.

Trading

The TRADE

JULY 31, 2025

The post LoopFX launches as live FX liquidity network integrated with State Street’s FX Connect appeared first on The TRADE.

Asset Management

The TRADE

JULY 17, 2025

Our first live trades prove that you can modernise equity trading without disrupting what works. The post OptimX completes first live US equity trades on bilateral liquidity network appeared first on The TRADE. We’re not here to replace existing channels.

Equities

The TRADE

APRIL 29, 2025

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.

Equities

The TRADE

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At the time, the collapse of FTX sparked concerns around the regulatory oversight of digital assets exchanges and their linked trading and custody subsidiaries. When contacted by The TRADE in response to FIA comments, CME Group stated that it has nothing else to add to its initial statement.

Trading

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 9, 2025

"We view eToro as a clear share gainer in retail trading/investing. " Needham initiates coverage of eToro as a buy, sets price target of $80 per share The investment firm called eToro "the social network trading platform," while its price target is 16% above the stock's Friday closing price.

IPO

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

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.

Trading

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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.

IPO

The TRADE

JULY 29, 2025

We’re looking forward to the industry’s further adoption of this solution and leveraging its benefits.” The post JP Morgan executes first live DLT-enabled collateral mobilisation transaction on Eurex Clearing appeared first on The TRADE.

Management

The TRADE

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Broadridge said its approach identifies ideal algorithmic execution for orders and reduces outliers to improve trading costs. The service includes real-time alerts and in-trade analysis, allowing for in-flight adjustments. The post Broadridge launches buy-side AI-powered algo service appeared first on The TRADE.

Asset Management

The TRADE

JUNE 17, 2025

Trading Technologies International (TT) has launched a new pre-trade portfolio risk capability on its platform in a bid to bring new protections to its sell-side clients and facilitate increased trading opportunities for end-users. Trading Technologies’ platform handled more than 2.8

Portfolio

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 9, 2025

Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul and Minnesota AG Keith Ellison have joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Surmodics Inc. by GTCR BC Holdings LLC, two major manufacturers of critical medical device coatings.

Private Equity

The TRADE

JANUARY 15, 2025

Schroders trading teams have integrated analytics offerings from Propellant via Virtu in a bid to further enhance their trading strategies. Clicks-per-trade will be reduced, and traders will more easily be able to assess the landscape of a given ISIN, shaping trading outcomes and PM interaction.

Trading

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 16, 2025

On July 11, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) announced that it had settled an enforcement action against two individuals who were alleged to have engaged in insider trading. The SEC’s complaint in SEC v.

Profitability

The TRADE

JUNE 13, 2025

RBC Capital Markets has appointed Ralph Boumalham as director and head of European leveraged loan trading, according to a memo seen by The TRADE. In his new role, he is set to help bolster RBC’s leveraged credit trading platform, also working closely with the leveraged finance team in global investment banking, and sales and trading.

Capital Market

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

District Court for the Southern District of Texas denied the Federal Trade Commissions request for a preliminary injunction to block Tempur Sealys (the worlds largest mattress manufacturer) proposed acquisition of Mattress Firm (the largest U.S. On January 31, 2025, the U.S. mattress retailer with over 2,300 stores).

Acquisitions

Street of Walls

AUGUST 27, 2012

equity trading volumes improved by 1.2% volumes reflect the total number of shares traded on Tape A, Tape B, and Tape C in millions. Daily average bond trading volumes declined by 11% from the prior week. The trade-weighted U.S. In 3Q12, the S&P 500 has risen by 3.6% while the Russell 2000 index has improved by 1.2%.

M&A

Street of Walls

AUGUST 27, 2012

equity trading volumes improved by 1.2% volumes reflect the total number of shares traded on Tape A, Tape B, and Tape C in millions. Daily average bond trading volumes declined by 11% from the prior week. The trade-weighted U.S. In 3Q12, the S&P 500 has risen by 3.6% while the Russell 2000 index has improved by 1.2%.

M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 4, 2025

The German economy, traditionally the engine of the wider EU bloc, has faltered in recent years due to stubbornly high inflation, a worsening trade outlook, geopolitical uncertainty and declining consumer confidence. By: White & Case LLP

M&A

The TRADE

JULY 3, 2025

When it comes to trading desk design there is no one-size-fits-all approach, but there are still real opportunities to maximise success, Eric Böss, global head of trading at Allianz Global Investors, told CMX conference attendees.

Trading

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 22, 2025

As AI companies power breakthroughs in biotech, healthcare, defense, and critical infrastructure, the stakes for companies acquiring businesses handling proprietary data, biotech research, medical records, trade secrets, critical technology or government intelligence have never been higher. By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

M&A

The TRADE

JULY 22, 2025

Former Morgan Stanley market maker, Sandro Oswald, has joined Susquehanna in a position covering quantitative trading – central risk book. The post Morgan Stanley systematic market maker joins Susquehanna in quant trading role appeared first on The TRADE. He announced his new role on social media.

Trading

CNBC: Investing

JULY 11, 2025

A straddle trade makes money when the move of the stock is greater than the premium paid to create the options position. " Straddles are a type of options strategy where a trader buys both put and call options on the same stock, with the same strike price and expiration date.

Stock

The TRADE

JULY 28, 2025

The post People Moves Monday: JP Morgan, Susquehanna, Canaccord Genuity, and more…  appeared first on The TRADE. Previously in his career, he also served as a senior business analyst in equities at Credit Suisse, working in locations including London, New York, Singapore and Pune.

Trading

The TRADE

JULY 22, 2025

Sergio Ermotti Specifically, the suite will be applied across asset classes, business franchises and the trade lifecycle at UBS. The post UBS and LSEG unveil multi-year data and analytics partnership appeared first on The TRADE.

Trading

MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 5, 2025

In an era marked by increasing geopolitical tensions and a re-evaluation of global trade relationships, tariffs have re-emerged as a potent tool of economic policy. The goal is to mitigate the financial burden of duties and enhance resilience against future trade disruptions.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Street of Walls

OCTOBER 1, 2012

equity trading volumes declined by 5.2% volumes reflect the total number of shares traded on Tape A, Tape B, and Tape C in millions. Daily average bond trading volumes declined by 3% from the prior week. The trade-weighted U.S. In 3Q12, the S&P 500 rose by 5.8% while the Russell 2000 index improved by 4.7%.

Investment Banking