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JonesTrading

JonesTrading
2024
2023
Global Average
Difference with Global
Coverage
6.54
6.41
6.21
0.33
Execution
6.38
6.48
6.22
0.16
Operations and Post-Trade
6.54
6.41
6.23
0.31
Client Service and Relationship Management
6.31
6.78
6.28
0.02
Trade Decision Support
6.31
6.33
5.91
0.40
IPO Process and Allocations
5.29
-
5.33
-0.04
Onboarding
6.50
6.48
6.09
0.41
Service Level Factors
6.50
-
6.16
0.34
Cost vs Value
6.67
6.48
5.97
0.70
Average
6.34
6.48
6.04
0.29

It has been a strong 12 months for JonesTrading , with an overall average score of 6.34 , resulting in the provider sitting comfortably above the overall global average . Over the past year , there has been an increased interest in fixed income outsourced coverage , notes JonesTrading . Similarly , throughout 2023 and the first half of 2024 , firms have been exploring AI platforms , with the intention of making their traders more efficient and staying fully informed . JonesTrading has been one of these firms , making multiple investments and ensuring it improves its service throughout the past 12 months . This includes migrating its internal order management system ( OMS ) to a superior platform , expanding its fixed income coverage team , and adding more technology offerings – all in line with client demand . It should also be noted that Jones has made improvements to its JET electronic trading – offering

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customisation of the strategies they offer each individual client . These improvements have clearly been appreciated with nearly every category receiving ratings of Very Good , with the exception of IPO Process and Allocations ( 5.29 ). However , only just over half of Jones ’ clients rated this category . If you
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