A good broker can transform an equity trader’s day. They’re not just order-takers, they’re problem-solvers, partners and sometimes even advisors. But reaching that level of trust and understanding requires give and take. Communication is key—and sometimes, that means having tough conversations. To spark a healthy dialogue, we surveyed 40 U.S. buy-side traders about what they wish their brokers understood better about their daily grind.
Blended default funds continue to gain significant traction among DC schemes.
Consultant intermediation falls in Germany as hiring activity and strategic allocation changes decline.
Smaller and mid-sized investors have been most active in hiring new managers for new mandates as the market environment drives diversification.
Despite previous lackluster support, corporate pensions are increasingly ambivalent towards quantitative management.
Government bond allocations decline again as fixed income diversification continues.
Among the larger schemes, at least half recognise 3 or fewer solicitations over the year.
Percent of accounts using electronic trading for options trading is up 7% from last year to 64%.
Proportion of respondents portfolio invested in convertibles is 74%
Percent of accounts using electronic trading for options trading is up 7% from last year to 54%.
Proportion of respondents portfolio invested in convertibles is 78%
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