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, …
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 …
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 …
How crucial is an immediate tech overhaul for buy-side traders?
The buy-side is on the cusp of a significant transformation, fuelled by volatile market conditions, regulatory changes, and rapid technological advancements. As Gavin Little-Gill from Aite-Novarica rightly highlights, technology has become the great enabler. However, I would like to offer an alternate perspective on the progress made by incumbent buy-side trading technology providers. While some advancements have brought about useful changes, the …