Traders' ask of messaging-system providers: turn down the noise, please.
Regulatory recognition can boost appeal for companies looking to list.
Half of liquidity provided on MarketAxess’ Open Trading was from asset managers.
Advantages are said to be deeper liquidity and streamlined workflows.
Markets typically pause after a milestone, but these aren't typical times.
Asset managers are having to become more self-sufficient in trading.
New regs put securities financing under the microscope.
Liquidity remains a challenge, but brisk transaction activity has carried into 2017.
Firms will not be able to trade if documentation is not completed.