People Moves Monday: Updates from the trading desk
The past week saw appointments from Liontrust Asset Management, Northern Trust, Millennium and Mediobanca.
Tag: Liontrust Asset Management
Liontrust appoints new deputy head of trading as McLoughlin takes on C-level role
Incoming trading deputy will take on additional responsibilities within the team as Matt McLoughlin steps up to the role of chief commercial officer.
The TRADE predictions series 2023: Macro environment
After a turbulent 2022, the outlook for next is year is looking to be another challenging period. Our market experts predict recession, further rate hikes, a new market normal, and some bright spots in the form of ESG and ETF product development.
Markets veteran Duncan Higgins to launch industry’s first trading focused sustainability initiative
The new membership network has already attracted buy-side firms and aims to address environmental challenges specific to trading firms through accountability to the wider industry and investors.
Buy-Side
The Reddit revolt: GameStop and the impact of social media on institutional investors
Following the explosive events surrounding GameStop in January, Annabel Smith unpacks the role of social media in this cautionary tale and its impact on institutional investors.
Buy-Side
Traders adapt to life at home
Following the removal of live interaction within teams, systems being stretched and the ensuing market turbulence, among multiple other factors, Hayley McDowell finds traders could be more error prone and risk vulnerable.
Liontrust expands partnership with BNY Mellon to automate investment operations
Latest agreement follows Liontrust’s move to outsource its fund services operations to BNY Mellon in 2018.
Buy-Side
Matt McLoughlin: Staying ahead of the game
One of The TRADE’s previous Rising Stars and head of trading at Liontrust Asset Management, Matt McLoughlin talks to John Brazier about the firm’s move to multi-asset trading, the importance of ‘softer’ trading skills and how change creates opportunities for those ready to take advantage.
Liontrust completes acquisition of Neptune Investment Management
Neptune founder Robin Geffen to lead new Liontrust global equity team following closure of acquisition.
Liontrust seeks takeover of rival Neptune Investment Management
Liontrust confirmed that it is in talks with controlling shareholders of Neptune Investment Management about a possible acquisition.