Ian Rycott

Nov 13, 2024 | globaltrading.net | Ian Rycott

Financial institutions, challenged to navigate an increasingly complex global equities trading landscape, are turning to advanced technology and event-driven algorithms to enable smarter trading and deliver the best possible execution experience.

Oct 24, 2024 | fi-desk.com | Ian Rycott

A dramatic jump in small trade volumes, driven by increased retail and electronic activity, has underscored the need for accurate pricing of non-institutional-sized trades. The expanded role of small trades means their pricing also carries greater consequence in terms of accurate risk transfer.

Oct 16, 2024 | globaltrading.net | Ian Rycott

Just as human and machine must work together, so should different companies. The value of a holistic approach across the market was raised by several speakers throughout the morning’s sessions. Collaboration was the focus of the ‘Creating a catalyst for change’ panel, in which three speakers outlined their firms’ collaborative efforts to strengthen the fixed income ecosystem in Europe.

Oct 1, 2024 | globaltrading.net | Ian Rycott

Man Group, an active investment firm with $178 billion under management, was looking for faster and more reliable technology. Specifically, the global hedge fund wanted more control over its functionality and roadmap, as well as predictable, ultra-low latency even under the highest data loads. This could be achieved, amongst other ways, by building a fully fault-tolerant, low-latency messaging layer.

Sep 19, 2024 | globaltrading.net | Ian Rycott

BNP Paribas talks to regional players to discover that unique and evolving markets require custodians with both global capabilities and local expertise. For tourists, Australia and New Zealand offer their natural wonders, cosmopolitan cities, and laid-back vibes; for financial institutions, custodians, and exchange operators, primary attractions are stable economies, fast-growing pension plans, and modernizing market infrastructure.