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Retail traders’ expectations shape brokers’ requirements

Dec 9, 2024 | iongroup.com | Joe Gregory

Key TakeawayThe influx of new retail investors is driving both growth and challenges for broker firms. Retail investors demand investment options; brokers must offer intuitive trading platforms and comprehensive data access to attract these investors. Brokers should invest in technology and automation to meet the demands of retail traders while managing increased trading volumes and volatility. The rise of retail trading is one of the key trends in global equities markets today.
How Are Security Leaders Addressing Data Sprawl?

Nov 1, 2024 | cloudsecurityalliance.org | Cloud Bytes Webinars |Joe Gregory

Originally published by Normalyze. Written by Joe Gregory. Two security leaders address data sprawl, user access, compliance, and scaleI recently moderated a webinar titled Unlocking the Power of Snowflake about the top challenges organizations face today: how to maximize their Snowflake investment, provide secure user access, and address the challenges of data sprawl and visibility, compliance, and scale.
Technology is key to managing the complexity of global short selling

Sep 23, 2024 | iongroup.com | Joe Gregory

Key TakeawaysShort selling plays a role in improving market efficiencyChallenges include complex and changeable regulationsTrusted partners and integrated tech solutions can mitigate riskShort selling is a widespread trading strategy and a key tool for broker-dealers and active investors worldwide. But shorting brings exposure to more than market risks. There are also a range of different exchange rules and regulatory regimes associated with short selling.
How are brokers and technology vendors responding to commoditization in capital markets?

Sep 11, 2024 | iongroup.com | Joe Gregory

Key TakeawaysBrokers face the challenge of delivering a differentiated offeringThe rise of commission-free trading is squeezing marginsTechnology can help meet the challenges of a commoditized marketCommoditization, the process by which specialized and bespoke products and services become increasingly indistinguishable from one another, affects almost all sectors of the modern economy, and the capital markets are no exception.
Yen trade volatility: Why trusted technology and partnerships matter

Sep 2, 2024 | iongroup.com | Joe Gregory

Key TakeawaysNikkei crash and unwinding carry trade a reminder of market volatilityMarket infrastructure stood up well to the upheavalTrusted tech partners can provide the expertise and resourcesIn early August 2024, the Japanese markets experienced a major crash. On 05 August the Nikkei index experienced its biggest single-day fall since Black Monday in 1987. The impact of the crash quickly spread, and major American and European markets experienced similar downturns.
Fluctuating retail volumes pose a challenge for brokers

Aug 8, 2024 | iongroup.com | Joe Gregory

Key TakeawaysRetail volumes surged during the pandemic and dropped afterNon-volatile markets make it difficult for brokers to trade large blocksAlgo technology helps brokers trade while reducing market impactRetail trading has been on a steady upward trajectory for several years, a trend fuelled by a confluence of factors. The advent of widespread internet connectivity, including mobile access, has democratized access to investment advice, information, and trading platforms.
European venues and brokers seek to capitalize on the growing retail trading space

Jul 25, 2024 | iongroup.com | Joe Gregory

Key TakeawaysEurope lags behind the US but has huge retail trading potentialTechnology has made it easier for individuals to investBrokers face fierce competition and compliance challengesStakeholders from across the industry are keen to encourage the growth of retail participation in the European capital markets. Trading venues in particular are pursuing a range of innovations designed to attract retail investment.
Automated trading systems offer benefits across the whole lifecycle

Jul 5, 2024 | iongroup.com | Joe Gregory

Key TakeawaysAutomation offers speed, consistency, lower costs, fewer errorsFull-fledged solutions need to deliver across the whole lifecycleVendors must provide customized and off-the-shelf solutionsAutomated trading and algorithms do the heavy lifting on trading desks, improving efficiencies by eliminating the need for manual interventions in basic tasks.
Self-provisioning is a key competitive advantage for buy-side algo providers

Jun 25, 2024 | iongroup.com | Joe Gregory

Key TakeawaysBuy-sides both demanding and cost-consciousSell-side firms must offer differentiated serviceSelf-provisioning delivers flexibilityBuy-side investment firms have increasingly demanding requirements for control and information over order execution. No longer simply focused on outcomes, they are becoming more involved in the detailed process of where and how their orders are traded.
Multi-asset investing has gained traction, but unexpected events have created challenges. Learn how you can navigate this volatile market.

May 8, 2024 | iongroup.com | Lynn Strongin Dodds |Joe Gregory

Multi-asset investing is not a new concept, but it has gained traction over the past few years as the buy-side sought additional cost-savings while mitigating risks and generating stable risk-adjusted returns. This has become increasingly important as market conditions have become more tumultuous and uncertain.