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Rishi Patel , senior emerging market trader , Barings Asset Management Rishi Patel joined Barings in 2018 as global emerging market sovereign and corporate credit trader covering different fixed income instruments and regions . Rishi specialises in corporate and quasi credit trading . Rishi ’ s execution talent is acknowledged by the sector , “ 2022 has proven full of challenges for EM and as the senior trader of one of the largest managers in the asset class , Rishi continues to excel . Sharp judgement , strong leadership and his ability to forge relationships with the street makes him stand out amongst his peers ” states one sell-side counterparty . Another adds “ having run a syndicate desk for 20 years I have interacted with hundreds of execution traders over my time . Never have I met a trader like Rishi . He simply stands head and shoulders above the market in having single-handedly transformed the very role of an execution trader active in the new issue market . Rishi ' s understanding of credit fundamentals and primary market technical make him a formidable voice in the community …”
Rishi began his career at Citigroup in 2011 as a graduate middle-office analyst and moved through to the front-office via various different buy-side firms . He holds a BA ( hons ) from University of Nottingham in Finance , Accounting and Management .
“ It is an honour to have been recognised by The TRADE . I owe a huge thanks to my colleagues at Barings who are all inspiring and support me so much in my professional life . I would also like to give a big thanks to those who nominated me from the sell-side . These relationships built over my career are extremely special to me and make this job so rewarding .”
James Stringer , multi-asset dealer , Coutts & Co James Stringer joined Coutts & Co in July 2022 , one of the UK ’ s largest and oldest private banks , and part of the wider NatWest Group . He works as a member of the execution-only dealing desk , involving trading for the bank ’ s clients , in a multitude of markets , such as global equity , fixed income , structured products , ETFs and mutual funds . He is also in charge of providing regular market commentary to the bank , via presentations , thinktanks , and newsletters .
Sell-side counterparties comment that “ James is a well-deserved candidate for this award , having been on the buy-side for three and a half years following his first role at Arbuthnot Latham on the dealing team before moving to Coutts in 2022 . James is forward thinking and progressive and values healthy partnership between the buy- and sell-side .” Other industry participants state “ James is extremely qualified and knowledgeable in his field and is always helpful and friendly to work with . He goes above and beyond in his role and consistently delivers high quality work ” and praise his “ good trading integrity and friendly attitude ”, whilst adding he is “ very capable , knowledgeable and extremely efficient ”.
“ It is a great honour to be nominated for a Rising Star award . After years of reading The TRADE , and enjoying their market insights , it was fantastic to be contacted for something like this . Many thanks to everyone who nominated me , and all the colleagues along the way , who have helped and encouraged me on my journey , so far .”
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