Claudia Preece

Schroders' trading teams are leveraging Propellant's a nalytics t echnology and Virtu Financial's g lobal m ulti- a sset i nfrastructure

The move comes as the firm prepares for its AI-focused capital markets forum next month, in partnership with the UK g overnment d epartment for b usiness and t rade.

The TRADE sits down with ING Bank's managing director and global head of market structure and innovation for financial markets, Stephane Malrait, to unpack what 2025 holds in store for the industry on the regulatory side, key market structure changes to bear in mind, and the importance of a pragmatic approach to technology for best trading outcomes.

McDonald has also previously worked in trading-related roles at: FlowBank, IG, and Alexander David Securities.

Incoming individual will oversee e-trading, equity derivatives, and equity-linked financing, as well as having oversight for the firm's ‘Prime' offering.

The two entities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a joint venture between their respective asset management operations - Generali Investments Holdings and Natixis Investment Managers.

Annabel Smith sits down with the winner of the Trader of the Year – Hedge Fund Award at The TRADE's inaugural Leaders in Trading New York, Conversant Capital's David Alfred, to explore the role of hedge funds in the changing US landscape post-election, unpack his journey to the trading desk, and share advice for those starting out in his field.

The initiative has been introduced by Mark Uyeda who was appointed acting SEC chair earlier this week by the new

October 2027 date is set to be the consensus between the EU, Switzerland and the UK.

“This collaboration has helped us to make more informed decisions and stay competitive in an evolving landscape.”