OTC Trading: Preparing for Greater TransparencyThis session will present the key changes occurring in the OTC derivatives markets as a result of Dodd-Frank and EMIR, with a focus on the impact of pre-trade transparency requirements. Topics covered will include:•The impact Read more…
The Fixed Income Connectivity Working Group (FICWG) of leading sell side banks has today committed to further increase transparency and efficiency in the cash bond markets by the promotion of open, standardized protocols for the electronic trading of cash fixed Read more…
Following the success of the 2011 summit, this year’s European Trading Architecture Summit aims to become the most technologically focused event for the financial services in Europe. It is an opportunity for technologists from investment banks and financial firms as Read more…
Initiative led by 13 investment banks has gathered the support of the principle fixed income trading venues expected to register as SEFs under the Dodd-Frank legislation The Fixed Income Connectivity Working Group of leading sell side banks (FICWG) welcomes the Read more…
Historically, a large percentage of OTC fixed income derivative trades have been bilateral deals arranged via a sell-side broker. The recently passed US Dodd Frank Act looks set to bring significant change in fixed income, shifting a considerable volume of Read more…
Major sell side firms see the potential for the FIX protocol to become the electronic trading standard for emerging swap execution facilities in the OTC derivatives market, according to Courtney Doyle McGuinn, FPL Operations Director, who spoke with Wall street & Technology Read more…
FIX Protocol Limited (FPL), the non-profit industry association that owns, develops and promotes the FIX Protocol, welcomes the decision by a consortium of 12 leading investment banks to jointly engage with existing and emerging fixed-income market venues and ISVs to promote Read more…
Today, a new Working Group of leading sell side banks has been established to engage with ECNs, Exchanges and ISVs to promote the global use of FIX and other industry standards across all fixed income products. The Working Group members Read more…