New research looks into the emerging market for security tokens, identifying the most promising applications, key advantages and leading players in the space.

The FX industry is no stranger to mergers and acquistions. Since 2006, there have been 11 major transactions, with the pace only accelerating.

Canadian institutions made aggressive use of exchange-traded funds in their portfolios last year as they navigated a sharp market downturn, a surge in volatility and a series of unpredictable geopolitical events.

The fast growing Asian fixed-income markets have attracted investors from the region and abroad.

Alternative data has been around for at least a decade, but an increase in adoption is making it less “alternative” and a more essential part of portfolio construction. 

Exchange-traded funds are becoming standard investment tools for insurance companies, but for the moment, life insurers and property and casualty (P&C) companies are employing ETFs in different ways and for different purposes.

Traders have adapted to the MiFID II regulations and are navigating the new European equity trading landscape but there have also been some downsides.

The municipal bond market is viewed by many as frozen in time. Innovation has been focused primarily on corporate bond and U.S. Treasury trading, but it's time for the impressive evolution of the municipal bond trading to enter the spotlight.

In an era of “Know Your Customer” and other strict documentation requirements, large European companies are crying out for digital solutions that make it easier for them to do business with their banks. 

This report takes a look at the recent trends in global electronic execution, including shifting attitudes brought about by MiFID II, the uptake of algo wheels and the use of AI technology.