David Benyon considers the recent failures of algorithmic trading and the problems that these systems can pose for exchanges and the brokers. Ponzo suggests reasons why failures often happen and what can be done to combat these in the future.
Chris Hall writes about the brokerage community and counterparty risk in 2010. Ponzo approaches this in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.
Jane Baird talks about the competitive gridlock between European clearing houses, and how this is restraining competition and keeping costs high. Ponzo comments on the pressures to create exchange-related CCPs.
Angele Spiteri Paris discovers why it is that you cannot simply define best execution into a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Ponzo elaborates on the points of cost analysis and historical data.
David Benyon questions the relationship between liquidity and operational risk, and how they should be managed. Ponzo identifies how this can be done and why collateral management systems often fail.
Jeremy Grant uncovers a fear that trading platforms could be knocked out by rogue trades triggered by systems running out of control. Ponzo outlines the problems that algorithmic trading can pose to exchanges and financial markets.
Fiona Rintoul explores the major players in the consultancy space. Ponzo spells out the important balance between advisory services and hands-on implementation, which can be found at GreySpark Partners.
Chris Hall writes about the the noughties as a decade that revolutionised the way that the buy-side executed trades in the global equity markets. Ponzo describes the changes over the past 10 years, and lists his predictions for 2010 and beyond.
Jane Baird investigates how Europe’s fragmenting stock markets could cost investors profits unless brokers smarten up systems that currently fail to find the best price. Ponzo examines dated and in efficient practices in a post-MiFID environment where smart order routing is not as refined in Europe as it is in the US.
Jane Baird investigates how Europe’s fragmenting stock markets could cost investors profits unless brokers smarten up systems that currently fail to find the best price. Ponzo examines dated and in efficient practices in a post-MiFID environment where smart order routing is not as refined in Europe as it is in the US.
Anita Hawser summarises the winners from this year’s extensive award process. Ponzo offers his insight into the industry as a member of the judging panel.
