Contributor: Doug Wendler
The topics of Transparency, Efficiency and Networks continue to be of interest to many people in different parts of the world and in different parts of the energy industry. Since we started the “TEN” conversations last year, the pace of change has accelerated. ... read more
Contributor: Mark Gialo
Does your organization have a sound governance strategy? Have you vetted the strategy with all stakeholders: business, technology and operations? Have you analyzed the impact of introducing new products or changes into your operating environment? Do you have a sound plan for end-to-end testing of integrated solutions? Does your end-to-end testing really cover all impacted stakeholders (internal and external), systems and processes?... read more
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Contributor: Paul Daley
Broker-dealers are grappling with the conflicting needs of the buy-side in an algorithmic trading market that grows more complex by the minute. Buy-side firms have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to algorithmic trading. Gone are the days when buy-side clients would be satisfied by a broker’s ability to provide an algorithm that would govern the buying and selling of a set amount of shares at a price that follows the volume weighted average price (VWAP) or the time-weighted average price (TWAP) benchmarks. ... read more
Contributor: Russ Chrusciel
In the past few months, it’s become clear that the trend of mega-exchange formation is already underway. Combinations include the London Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange, Singapore SGX’s bid for Australia's ASX, BATS Global Markets’ merger with Chi-X Europe, and last but certainly most controversial – the Deutsche Borse and NYSE Euronext.... read more
Contributor: Mark Wightman
The much talked about rise in CoCos or Contingent Convertibles is a way for banks to raise capital and improve Tier 1 capital. These high yielding bonds convert into equity below some trigger linked to worsening financial circumstances, whether that be a specific share price fall, a Basel 2 or 3 (depending on timing) breach in Threshold capital or public sector support. Whilst the terms are not yet standardized, we have seen recent successful issues by Lloyds and Credit Suisse and last week we saw Barclays and HSBC advise on the new Bank of Cyprus structure.... read more
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