Historically, Wall Street insiders have viewed retail investors as inexperienced rookies ready to be taken out. This duality has altered as education, and the democratisation of sophisticated risk management tools raise the level of sophistication of mom-and-pop “Main Street” traders. This is particularly true when employing options, which provide greater leverage than the stock market, […]
The ‘AI era’ is here, and it is spreading across a variety of industries. The financial sector is not an exception, and participants in the market and market analysts are pleased with the execution. A majority of financial organizations—57%—agree that AI will give them a competitive edge in the markets, according to a joint PwC […]
Scientists have been working on developing quantum computers for about 50 years, and they have been examining applications that could lead to their widespread use. It is no surprise that quantum computing, which by definition is a parallel computing system, is gaining popularity across a wide range of industries. This is especially true in the […]
Market risk, or the risk associated with movements in stocks, bonds, and other assets, has increased as a result of ongoing market volatility, which has, in turn, boosted the demand for cutting-edge, risk-optimized technology among trading and investment firms. Malcolm Warne, Head of Product for Nasdaq Risk Platform, is saying that stress testing becomes even […]
Profit is typically the main objective of trading. Statistical data-based technical analysis and decision-making are integral parts of its process. Humans can analyze data and look for market trends, but technology like artificial intelligence is also more capable of doing this work. For instance, institutional investors have been using trading robots with an emphasis on […]
The switch to T+1 settlement for transactions in US cash shares, corporate debt, and unit investment trusts will take place starting on May 28, 2024, according to the SEC’s final rules, which were adopted on February 15, 2023. The SEC suggests that one option to reduce market risk is to shorten the settlement cycle. In […]
The COVID-19 pandemic altered how we previously lived. The methods we work, communicate and live in have all changed as a result of some of those shifts, some of which were brief while others have persisted. This was also true of the stock market – this pandemic had changed it forever. In less than a […]
As the first quarter of 2023 draws to a close, it is still evident that the institutional adoption of digital assets, the fusion of traditional and decentralized finance, and the governance and technology controls that assist businesses in meeting the demands of market participants remain key areas of focus. Nasdaq representative Gerard Smith, Head of […]
The most recent Acuiti Sell-Side Execution Management Insight Report reveals that senior executives overseeing execution desks across the sell-side support a regulatory approach to stop the rise in market data costs. Based on a quarterly survey of senior executives from around the world, the Acuiti Sell-Side Execution Expert Network, the analysis indicated that 47% of […]
Traders who use algorithmic trading put their hard-earned cash in the hands of their trading software. Because of this, successful and precise execution of trading orders requires the use of the appropriate piece of computer software. On the other side, malfunctioning software—or one without the necessary features—could result in enormous losses, particularly in the lightning-fast […]