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Tim Dodd

head of product management, Front Arena, SunGard's capital markets business

17
Jan
2012

10 trends in electronic trading

Contributor: Tim Dodd

January is a great time of year for new trend articles, so it is fitting we have 10 Trends in Electronic Trading to share today. With the New Year taking shape, we have identified trends in electronic trading that are driving capital markets decision makers to act. We are seeing the trading landscape continuing to evolve across the globe, with regulation, automation, and connectivity driving the changesJanuary is a great time of year for new trend articles, so it is fitting we have 10 Trends in Electronic Trading to share today. With the New Year taking shape, we have identified trends in electronic trading that are driving capital markets decision makers to act. We are seeing the trading landscape continuing to evolve across the globe, with regulation, automation, and connectivity driving the changes.... read more

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Tim Dodd

head of product management, Front Arena, SunGard's capital markets business

1
Aug
2011

Becoming an SEF – regulation driven cost or competitive opportunity?

Contributor: Tim Dodd

A remarkable number of global financial institutions are actively pursuing setting up Swap Execution Facilities (SEFs) since they have become enshrined in U.S. law under the Dodd-Frank act. Recent announcements have delayed when they formally need to be ready, but few institutions care. Why? Because SEF creation is the natural extension of better customer service. The better price discovery and deeper markets offered for OTC derivatives traded on SEFs will enrich what firms offer to their customers. This will drive business and profitability.... read more

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