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The trading industry is undergoing a shift from simple automation to intelligent automation, embedding traders’ expertise into execution systems while leveraging data as a strategic asset for monetisation. Market dynamics such as investment bank profitability, broker consolidation and structural changes in market microstructure are driving demand for scalable, technology-enabled solutions, with SaaS and managed services gaining traction. Meanwhile, vendor landscapes are reshaping through consolidation, exits of major players and the rise of specialist providers offering best-of-breed solutions tailored to specific trading needs.
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