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58 The Big Interview With BTIG ’ s Stephen Ponzio
Claudia Preece sits down with head of electronic trading at BTIG , Stephen Ponzio , to discuss what ’ s front of mind when it comes to investing in e-trading talent , which characteristics are most prized on the desk , the importance of human-tohuman interaction , and the firm ’ s future technological plans .
62 In depth
The prime brokerage pie is growing , which means bigger slices for everyone
Prime brokerage is a business driven by growth in its client base , and in 2024 , players of all shapes and sizes are reaping the rewards of navigating an eventful few years to post record numbers off the back of positive trends in the hedge fund space , writes Jonathan Watkins .
70 In depth
AI ? Patience young grasshopper
As the adoption of AI surges across capital markets , sentiment is on the up despite some trepidation , but what should be considered before everyone dives headfirst into integration ? Claudia Preece weighs risk versus reward and takes stock of where the newest AI capabilities could throw up some curveballs when it comes to trading .
79 Survey
The TRADE ’ s Execution Management Systems Survey 2024 : Buy-side remain largely satisfied with EMS providers despite market headwinds
Though acknowledging areas for improvement – namely among product development and cost of operation – this year ’ s survey achieved an overall score of 5.91 , just three basis points less than last year ’ s record score of 5.94 , implying general satisfaction among the buy-side when it comes to their EMS providers .
95 Closing bell
Algos must adapt or perish in today ’ s volatile market terrain
With market volatility more prevalent than ever , algo strategies will need to be revamped to remain effective and successfully seize opportunities , writes Sylvain Thieullent , chief executive at Horizon Trading Solutions .
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