THETRADETECH DAILY
THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF TRADETECH 2021
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UK scraps MiFID II requirements in ambitious capital markets reform Proposed reforms to the UK capital markets include the removal of the share trading obligation and the controversial double volume caps for dark trading .
LATEST NEWS
Gregg Dalley : navigating the new liquidity landscape Global head of trading at Schroders , Gregg Dalley , tells the TRADETech Daily about the impact of market structure changes on liquidity and trading processes since Brexit , and provides his thoughts on other hot topics such as SPACs and the consolidated tape .
Kirstie MacGillivray : adapting to the new normal Head of multi-asset dealing at Aegon Asset Management , Kirstie MacGillivray , tells the TRADETech Daily about how her trading desk has evolved with remote working and the challenges in hiring new talent during the global pandemic .
Frédéric Pons : the second phase of systematic trading Deputy equity head of dealing at Amundi , Frédéric Pons , tells the TRADETech Daily that as automated and systematic processes become a larger part of the trading landscape , adding alpha will be the second phase of this trend .
Neil Joseph : automating trader workflows European head of equity trading at JP Morgan Asset Management , Neil Joseph , tells the TRADETech Daily about how automation of workflows helped his trading desk navigate a 40 % increase in volumes in 2020 .
Eden Simmer : the future of the buy-side trading desk Head of global equity trading at PIMCO , Eden Simmer , tells the TRADETech daily that as traders return offices hybrid trading desks composed of traders with remote and physical office presence can offer a number of advantages .
Ed Wicks : change on the horizon Global head of trading at Legal & General Investment Management , Ed Wicks , gives his thoughts on some of the hottest topics discussed at TradeTech Europe this year , including remote working , automation and outsourced trading .
Traders turn to tried and tested algo strategies in market volatility As the percentage of funds trading via algos continued to rise , the long-only results of The TRADE ’ s Algorithmic Trading Survey 2021 reveal that traders relied on tried and tested VWAP and TWAP strategies during the market uncertainty .
What to look out for at TradeTech 2021 The TRADETech Daily delves into some of the hottest panel discussions and keynote speeches that shouldn ’ t miss at virtual TradeTech this year .
FULL AGENDA
The official newspaper of TradeTech Europe
Editor ’ s note :
This year marks the second fully virtual
TradeTech Europe and I ’ m delighted to present this issue of the official TRADETech Daily newspaper as the ultimate companion to the conference . As we gear up and listen to market participants discuss the new liquidity landscape thanks to COVID-19 and Brexit , there ’ s a sense of anticipation in the air . With the full conference agenda on page 29 , you ’ ll see there are several key themes that big names in buy-side trading will discuss at TradeTech this year . From systematic and automated trading to post-Brexit market structure and driving diversity across the industry , explore some of the must-see panels on page 28 . From pages 12 through to 23 , the TRADETech Daily caught up with multiple buy-side trading speakers and attendees at this year ’ s event in exclusive interviews that preview some of the most highly anticipated panel sessions . Despite this being another year that we are unable to meet and gather in Paris , the global vaccination programme promises light at the end of the tunnel . We hope to see you all again soon as the world returns to normal but in the meantime , enjoy the 2021 virtual TradeTech conference !
Hayley McDowell Editor , The TRADE
@ hayley _ mcdowell LinkedIn Hayley McDowell hayley . mcdowell @ thetradenews . com
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