Enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) among buy-side equity traders is no longer a whisper but a growing roar. As traders seek to leverage it, they must be mindful of the challenges and pitfalls that lie ahead.

CIB revenue increased 5% in 2Q25—stronger performance largely driven by an uptick in Markets activity.

Higher tariff rates and uncertainty around trade policy are dampening projections for lending activity for the remainder of the year.

Digital transformation has become a priority for many capital markets firms in recent years, and it is fostering improved process automation.

Large companies in the Middle East are taking advantage of economic tailwinds to grow their businesses as they shore up capital positions and balance sheets to adjust to evolving macroeconomic and business conditions.

The global Islamic finance industry has exhibited substantial growth, with assets reaching $5.4 trillion as of 2024 and forecasted to expand to $9.75 trillion by 2029, representing a CAGR of 10%.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed implementation of its central clearing mandate of U.S. Treasury securities.

Buy-side equity traders in the U.S. continue to warm up to outsourced trading (OT), with nearly 10% using such platforms for the second year in a row.

Derivatives markets thrive in times of volatility, and the first half of 2025 has delivered.

In 2024, nonbank liquidity providers (NBLP) generated $25.6 billion via market making in equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities—22% higher than the year before.