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Services( SGSS) highlights that despite the international political and economic climate pushing market volatility to levels not seen in a decade,“ the long-lasting trends haven’ t disappeared”. Outsourced trading falls firmly into this category and SGSS notes how these solutions have demonstrated their ability to strike a balance between cost-optimisation and alpha generation. SGSS is yet another new provider appearing in our survey, with an average score in the Very Good range, seven basis points above the global average. In the last year the provider reports to having“ strategically enhanced its suite of trading solutions to better serve its clients evolving needs,” which includes matched principal offering and expanded FX trading capabilities. Trade Decision Support( 6.40) sits 40 basis points above the global average and receives the second highest rating. When it comes to this category clients report to considering four factors.

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Namely, the provider’ s TCA & Best Execution reports; its execution advice, consultancy and education; SGSS’ flow, market colour and bespoke stock news; and its integration with investment decision markets. Each of these categories contribute positively to the rating awarded by SGSS’ clients. Client Services( 6.42) has the highest rating this year, with one respondent highlighting how SGSS offered“ tailor made” processes for them. An impressive two-thirds of respondents have rated this category as Excellent. Operations and Post-Trade( 6.00)- despite sitting 19 basis points below the global average- still receives a solid rating, with one client commenting,“ The level of STP and direct matching is very high and contributes significantly in our overall operating model satisfaction.” Over three quarters( 77 %) rating this category as Excellent or Very Good. When it comes to client size, SGSS

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