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Leading through change : a tailored approach to outsourced trading
As the outsourced trading industry grows , StoneX continues to innovate by addressing the diverse needs of its clients . ANDREW CAPLAN , managing director and head of outsourced trading at StoneX Group Inc , discusses the unique value propositions that sets StoneX apart and how he believes outsourced trading will evolve throughout 2024 and beyond .
What ' s driving acceleration in the adoption of outsourced trading ? Outsourced trading services have become a standard rather than a niche offering and are often the first port of call for managers . This is mainly driven by limited partners wanting investment managers to focus on their core strengths : identifying investment trends , selecting stocks , and analysing macro trends for investment . They don ’ t want their asset managers distracted by managing operational risk and execution . They have learned over the years that the more functions investment managers can outsource , the more bandwidth and focus they have for their core competencies . That ’ s where StoneX fits into the equation - we ’ re partnering with high-calibre investment managers who prefer not to spend time or mental energy on non-core functions . That ’ s where we offer the most value , allowing managers to concentrate on what they do best .
What sets StoneX apart from other outsourced trading service providers ? Our model of direct , dedicated coverage sets us apart in the industry . Each client has their own team or individual covering them , depending on how many
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