Best execution
TCA vendors link FX counterparty selection with execution
Services from BestX and Tradefeedr aim to automate the pre-trade and execution process
Softer FX rules for China QFIs set to boost CNY competition
Freedom to circumvent local custodians a plus for pricing and best execution – State Street
Investors say new SEC disclosures may sit on shelf
Advisory committee questions value of rule 605 changes, even for retail investors
Industry confused by EU’s ‘bingo card’ clearing rules
Uncertainty over definition of representative trades in Emir active account requirement
EU and UK to rework flawed identifiers for swaps transparency
European Commission and FCA both plan to consult on Mifir replacement for unpopular Isins
SEC contradicts itself on exchange pricing, say firms
Cboe warns ban on volume-based rebates will not improve pricing for investors
FX-style crypto platforms could bridge gap with TradFi
Emergence of execution-only ECNs, prime brokers and clearing houses brings new confidence in crypto
Automation and protocol innovation enhance traders' execution experience
This year's volatility saw Tradeweb increase electronic trading as its clients continued using its services rather than fleeing back to voice trading. Market trends contributing to the success of the platform include automated execution, the use of…
In age of constraints, top dealers pick their battles
Dealer Rankings 2023: Three US banks are consistently top 10; none are consistently top five
Same instrument, different market
Dealer Rankings 2023: For buy-side firms, the list of banks you can trade with depends on who you are
Equity traders ticked off by SEC price increment plan
BlackRock and Citadel Securities push back on minimum price increments for OTC equities trades
Refinitiv’s FXall launches automated forward fixing tool
New service offers asset managers automatic competitive pricing for a benchmark trade’s forward points
Industry fears burden of SEC’s giant equity market makeover
Even buy-side representatives warn the impact of retail order auctions is unpredictable
UK’s plans to ditch share trading rules threaten liquidity
Asset managers say London’s decision to relax EU equity regime will fragment liquidity – with unpredictable consequences
Banks turn to analytics playbook to take on FX platforms
Dealers aim to lure clients from high-fee multi-dealer platforms with improved investment analytics
Germany has enough support to block EU’s PFOF ban
Possible compromise would be using consolidated tape to benchmark best execution
Germany tells EU to PFOF
Proposed ban might need to be dropped to prove practice is harmful
Germany fights for neobrokers’ PFOF rights
Leaked document shows Germany wants to protect ‘anti-competitive’ practice
Can ESG trading and best execution coexist?
Not everyone thinks making a statement on ESG would work against client interests
Buy-side traders start to cool on ESG-deficient dealers
Managers adopting ESG metrics in counterparty evaluations may exclude dealers that aren’t up to scratch
Facing the future: the growth of automation in Asia‑Pacific fixed income trading
How can automation improve fixed income trading strategies and best execution? In a recent Asia Risk webinar, in partnership with Tradeweb, a panel of market experts discussed the outlook for automation in the trading space