Half of liquidity provided on MarketAxess’ Open Trading was from asset managers.
Advantages are said to be deeper liquidity and streamlined workflows.
Asset managers are having to become more self-sufficient in trading.
Majority of managers say off-the-rack options don't cut the mustard.
LA Ledger should be ready for regulatory validation within a few months.
German market will double volumes on the Eurozone securities settlement platform.
Buy side needs more info on what the sell side is up to.
Trading and liquidity are areas in which education is needed.
Two of three fund managers expect equal or greater outlays under MiFID II.