Credit market readies itself for algorithmic trading
Algorithmic tendencies
Andrew Challis, Barclays Capital: “Limit orders help clients”
Broach the subject of the introduction of algorithmic trading within the credit market with traders and you’re likely to get, at best, a lukewarm response. After all, credit – one of the largest markets in the global financial services industry – has been accused of dragging its heels when it comes to trade automation compared with other markets such as equities, foreign exchange, listed derivatives and futures.
John Jay, senior analyst at industry research firm Aite Group, says algorithmic tradi
