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THETRADETECH DAILY
THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF TRADETECH 2026
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3 Welcome note
5 Key conference themes
8 Latest news and people moves Keeping you informed of key industry developments
15 From trade execution to multi-asset: The evolving nature of trading desks The TRADE catches up with Hugh Spencer, global head of trading at Janus Henderson Investors, to unpack the evolution of trading desks, from purely executing trades to strategic, multi-asset contributors for firmwide value.
16 In depth: Europe increasingly becoming a patchwork of auctions and off-exchange trading The impact of the shift to the single volume cap( SVC) in October 2025 has reduced dark trading, with the number of instruments suspended at the EU level under the SVC declining by 39 % from October to December 2025, according to a recent AFME report.
18 A new era for buy-side trading teams The TRADE sits down with Brian Mitchell, global head of dealing and implementation at M & G Investments, to discuss how trading desks are shifting from fragmented, retrospective analysis toward integrated, AIsupported, real-time decision-making across the industry.
19 The modernisation of the trading desk The TRADE sits down with Paolo Angioletti, global head of securities execution at EFG Bank to explore the role of the modern head trader, from balancing automation with human judgement, leveraging local expertise, and maintaining flexibility to meet diverse client needs and rapidly evolving market conditions while preserving execution quality.
20 The changing tide of AI The TRADE catches up with Peder Viervoll, head of quantitative trading at Norges Bank Investment Management, to explore how AI, modern infrastructure, and workflow automation are enabling buy-side trading desks to shift from costly, large-scale transformations to faster, talentdriven, and highly collaborative incremental improvements that enhance efficiency and decision-making.
21 Keeping up with changing geopolitical dynamics The TRADE catches up with Fabiana Fedeli, chief investment officer, equities, multi-asset and sustainability at M & G Investments, to explore how trading behaviour is adapting to volatile market conditions, and how these conditions may impact liquidity and execution going forward.
22 Exploring the buy-side benefits of bilateral trading With bilateral trading in equities expected to grow, particularly across European markets, The TRADE sits down with Matthieu Chomez, execution trader at Societe Generale Luxembourg, to analyse how the process will help buy-side firms access liquidity more efficiently while maintaining control.
23 Europe’ s T + 1 countdown: Insights from the US As the UK, EU and Switzerland prepare for a multi-market transition to T + 1, automation, market nuance, and cross-regional coordination will be critical to navigating tighter timelines and global fragmentation, Mark Austin, principal head of trade support at Connor Clark & Lunn tells The TRADE.
It’ s that time of year again, TradeTech is back! This year, we’ re gathered in Amsterdam- a change of scenery from the familiar Paris setting but no less exciting as the event once again brings together experts from across the equities landscape for another few days of insightful discussions. The TRADE is delighted to return as the official media partner to bring you the 2026 edition of The TRADETech Daily – your guide to the key conversations shaping the market. As we enter the second quarter of 2026, there is a growing sense of cautious optimism across Europe’ s equities markets. While uncertainty remains, firms are demonstrably focused on adapting in the pursuit of efficiency and future success. Across the conference, much of the attention is on market structure, liquidity, and scale. Innovation day discussions will span everything from optimising workflows and trading architecture, to unlocking capital and refining execution in an increasingly complex environment. At the same time, themes such as the next phase of ETF trading and strategic allocation highlight how the buy-side continues to adapt to shifting market dynamics. Looking ahead, the rest of the conference brings broader forces into focus – from the realities of geopolitical risk to the ongoing debate around 24 / 5 trading, alongside new opportunities being found across emerging markets. Additionally, questions around Europe’ s market attractiveness, as well as innovation in areas like tokenised collateral, are underlining just how quickly the landscape is evolving. It wouldn’ t be a TRADE magazine edition without a host of exclusive buy-side content and this issue is packed full of insights from heads of trading, senior traders, and technology experts, offering a clear view of how the buy-side is navigating change. You’ ll also find The TRADE team on the ground throughout the week, covering the conversations that matter most. Come find us for a chat and make sure to subscribe to our free newsletter at www. thetradenews. com for key updates, buyside video interviews on TRADE TV, and other exclusive insights direct from the floor. We hope this edition serves as a useful companion over the next few days as the conference unfolds, and from all of us at The TRADE, we hope you have a fantastic conference- enjoy the conversations, the insights, and everything Amsterdam has to offer. We look forward to catching up with you along the way!
Claudia Preece News Editor The TRADE
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