Last week, in a city café, opposite me, the Head of Trading from a well-regarded asset management firm. As our conversation flowed, he revealed an unexpected detail that their buy-side EMS trading front-end, is still humming on Citrix. “Citrix? Now that’s a name I haven’t heard in this context for a while, that was late 1990s and 2000s” I mused, …
Best execution in fixed income trading -Rhetoric or reality?
The obligation to achieve ‘Best Execution’ in the trading world is clear, but is this just a matter of rhetoric for many fixed income buy-side firms, or is it a tangible reality? As we dive into the specific challenges of executing trades in bonds and derivatives, we question whether the traditional methodologies stand up to scrutiny or if there’s a …
Understanding SaaS and how to make the right choice
At the heart of digital transformation lies Software as a Service, or SaaS. A term that, despite being ubiquitous, is often shrouded in mystery for many. Today, let’s lift the veil and explore how SaaS solutions are shaping the future of businesses. What is SaaS? As a model of software delivery, SaaS lets vendor hosted applications remotely and avail them …
Is your EMS integration as simple as it could be?
In the fast-paced world of electronic trading, an effective EMS plays a pivotal role in helping buy-side firms streamline their trading operations, make informed decisions, and swiftly respond to market changes. EMS integration, if done well can be the critical edge that transform a trading desk from being just another player in the competitive financial market to being a market …
Derivatives: Credit default swaps – The revival
Single-name CDS trading has sparked interest as it reached a five-year peak of $1.1 trillion in Q1 2023. This surge indicates heightened liquidity due to credit concerns. Electronic trading growth and increased transparency are improving liquidity and efficiency in the CDS market. Capital market participants are applying the latest cash market models to the swaps landscape for better liquidity and …
Do you use an EMS? Are you getting the most out of it? Key considerations for buy-side firms.
There is a significant buzz about buy-side trading technology. A notable point is that nearly two-thirds of asset managers do not currently leverage an Execution Management System (EMS) for fixed income trading. But what about the limitations and challenges with a buy-side EMS? The buy-side has been long constrained by rigid, monolithic systems that are not only hard to innovate …
Review: An apples-to-apples comparison of all-to-all trading platforms
Explore the diverse all-to-all offerings by fixed income electronic trading platforms. As traditional dealer-to-client liquidity levels decrease, buy-side traders increasingly turn to these platforms. The article compares eight different market operators’ offerings, each providing unique features to enhance trading activities and improve market liquidity. You can find The Desk full article here.
TCA is only one measure!
In the complex world of fixed income trading, you might often find yourself questioning whether Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) is the most optimal tool to support your pre-trade price discovery and decision-making needs. It’s an important and relevant question, one that I have heard echoing throughout our industry. TCA, a critical evaluation strategy that compares the execution price with a …
Levelling up fixed income buy-side trading
How often have you had to compromise on your trading strategy because your systems simply can’t keep up? If you’re like the many fixed income buy-side traders we’ve spoken with, it’s likely more often than you’d prefer. In today’s fragmented trading landscape, traders face a persistent challenge. They’re forced to work within rigid, pre-set workflows dictated by incumbent vendors’ limitations. …
Ever wondered how to unlock the full potential of fixed income trading?
Imagine a world where your fixed income trading needs are met seamlessly, intuitively, and effortlessly, regardless of market volatility or liquidity challenges. At THETA, we’ve brought that vision to life with Apollo, our cloud-native SaaS platform designed specifically for the modern fixed income buy-side trader. We understand that fixed income traders require transformative technology solutions that seamlessly integrate into their …
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