In The News

Finance Magnets: A study by Coalition Greenwich found that 69% of respondents anticipate further growth in FX algo usage. 

The Desk: Kevin McPartland said: “The buy side continues to want more from their new issuance management platforms, including OMS integration, access to a broad list of dealers and improved reference data, among other factors.”

eFinancialCareers: The latest figures from Coalition Greenwich, for the first quarter of 2024, show global front office headcount at major banks increased marginally in Q1... 

Financial News: “Investment banks remain laser focused on costs,” says Eric Li, head of Banking Research at Coalition Greenwich. “What we’ve seen is that while the big banks are cutting, smaller boutiques and other investment banks are picking them...

Bloomberg: Good volatility — the kind that “creates opportunity rather than fear” — has finally returned to the US Treasury market, according to research firm Coalition Greenwich.

The Desk: Electronic trading of US credit erupted in May 2024, according to analysis of the US credit market by Coalition Greenwich.

Traders: As compliance budgets continue to tighten, industry professionals need to look for ways to streamline processes and optimize resources across technology stacks, according to Audrey Costabile.

Waters Tech: Kevin McPartland says it can be a very long and slow road for electronic trading in over-the-counter (OTC) markets...

MarketWatch: The appetite for bonds has dramatically grown for retail investors over the past year, which may fundamentally change how fixed-income assets are traded.

The Trade:  Coalition Greenwich research found that nearly half of buy-side respondents want separate coverage relationships with their brokers’ high- and low-touch desks.