The Buy-side Perspectives Magazine

The Buy-Side Perspectives

Multi-asset business intelligence for the buy side

Now in its second year, the Buy-side Perspectives Magazine is produced on a regular basis, 3 times a year.
The magazine consists of in-depth interviews with senior buy-side traders in equities, fixed income and FX, together with news and analysis on the top issues facing the buy-side community globally. Content reflects K&KGC’s unique relationship with senior heads of trading and contains insights that are not available to the public.
The publication also contains exclusive opportunities for thought leadership articles by some of the top companies serving the global asset management community, placing your brand in front of senior decision makers on the trading desks. The ATF events will be covered through the year as well as media partnership with FIX Trading EMEA.

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ISSUE 11 Winter 2017

In issue 11, Derek McCole, Global Co-Head of Investment Execution at Aberdeen Standard Investments tells us about his transition from an Asian to a Global role and his approach of preparing for the new market structure as of 3rd January 2018 with MiFID II.
Thomson Reuters explains how they can soften the buy-side trader's increasing demanding challenges by offering a flexible and open system architecture adaptable for customisation and enhancing trading workflows.
Nordea Asset Management gives K&KGC and our readership an insight into their outstanding MiFID II change management project which was delivered with their client's and the trading desk in focus.
Mats Rywe, Equity trader at SEB Investment Management illustrates his 27 year journey as a buy-side trader, how the role evolved and gives some good advice to his peers.
Additionally, K&KGC summarises the most recent findings around the hottest areas of buy side concerns ahead of MiFID II across equities, fixed income and FX.

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ISSUE 10 Autumn 2017

In this issue, Michael Theel, Head of Fixed Income Trading at Deutsche Asset Management, shares his positive outlook on Fixed Income Trading under MiFID II. Citi give us their overview on the challenge of managing regulatory change: ‘Complexity and Uncertainty’ while Instinet present their view on the impacts MiFID II and the relationships between market participants: ‘The Impacts of a New Liquidity Paradigm’.
K&KGC also release their key findings from their popular London Alpha Trader Forums (ATF) equities, fixed income & foreign exchange held in H117.

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ISSUE 9 Summer 2017

In this issue, Eric Heleine, Deputy head of trading at Groupama Asset Management and Dr. Kay Swinburne, Member of the European Parliament give us their perspectives about the upcoming MiFID II regulation. Citi outlines the evolving market structure changes fuelled by regulation and the future role of the banks in the process of supporting the buy side finding block liquidity across asset classes.
In addition, K&KGC summarise the buy side’s latest feedback about current trading desk challenges and the latest approaches in Europe across equities, fixed income and foreign exchange; regulatory need-to-knows, how we see the asset management industry transforming and why we foresee the geopolitical threat to the stability of the European Union and why the currency may have eased at least for another 5 years.

BRUISED BUT NOT BROKEN

REGULATORY IMPACT ON THE SOURCES OF LIQUIDITY

ERIC HELEINE - Seize the opportunity, the buy-side trading desk in focus

DR. KAY SWINBURNE - Empowering the investor community to provide better returns for their end clients

MiFID II - Key takeaways from 1H 2017 ATF regional buy-side debates

CITI - Cross Asset Liquidity

BUSINESS PROCESSES & TECHNOLOGY

PHASE 2 - FX GLOBAL CODE OF CONDUCT

EUROPEAN COMMISSION PROPOSER SIMPLER AND MORE EFFICIENT DERIVATIVES RULES

CAREERS NEWS

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ISSUE 8 March 2017

In this issue, we explore the current main challenges among the buy-side and how EU regulations are going to be in focus for the buy-side in 2017 across equities, fixed income and foreign exchange. Citigroup is explaining the need-to-knows about liquidity and the importance of partnerships for emerging markets trading. Matt McLoughlin from Liontrust Asset Management is giving his perspectives of how the buy-side are adjusting to the evolving equities market. Christian Schoeppe from Deutsche Asset Management is explaining how the buy-side need to adapt to the market structure changes within FX. David Ketley from Harmonic Capital is providing insight into his trading desk’s in-house focused approach to support the firm’s unique investment model. K&KGC is wrapping up with key industry challenges and research information across equities, fixed income and foreign exchange.

THE WESTERLY WINDS REFORM

MATT MCLOUGHLIN - Navigating the equities jungle

CHRISTIAN SCHOEPPE - A new paradigm for the FX industry

CITI - The emerging liquidity solution

DAVID KETLEY - The benefits of going in-house

THE 2017 GLOBAL BUY-SIDE AWARDS

EQUITIES - Due diligence in an uncertain new market

FIXED INCOME - Turning proactive

FOREIGN EXCHANGE - Countdown to collateralisation

THE 5th ATF GLOBAL SUMMIT

CAREERS NEWS

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ISSUE 7 December 2016

In this issue we explore the cutting edge of algo technology in FX trading with Patrick Fleur at PGGM, hear from industry legend Adrian Fitzpatrick on his reflections after 42 years on the buy side, discuss some of the key technology questions of our time with Citi, investigate the picture from the sell side with Credit Suisse, and uncover Liquidnet's hopes for its new venture in fixed income.

THE WESTERLY WINDS REFORM

ADRIAN FITZPATRICK - A view from the top

PATRICK FLEUR - 21st Century FX

CITI - Planning for the future

MARK PUMFREY - The hunt for liquidity

JAMES HILTON AND MATTHEW COUSENS - Uncertain times ahead?

THE BUY-SIDERS' AWARDS WINNERS BY K&KGC

EQUITIES - Turning a corner?

FIXED INCOME - Rewriting the rulebook

FOREIGN EXCHANGE - Building a modern FX desk

LIFESTYLE - Pedal to Paris

CAREERS NEWS

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ISSUE 6 October 2016

LUTZ KALTHOFF - Finding new routes

PATRICK CONNORS - America at the crossroads

CITI - Planning for the future

ANDREAS WOLLHEIM - The future of commission payments

EQUITY BROKER SALES PERSON OF THE YEAR

EQUITIES - Falling arrows and shifting sands

FIXED INCOME - Rising tides and shining lights

FOREIGN EXCHANGE - Caution: challenges ahead!

CAREERS NEWS

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ISSUE 5 August 2016

PAUL SQUIRES - A new dawn for the buy side?

CHRISTOPH HOCK - Breaking barriers

ANTHONY GODONIS - Less is more?

ACHIM WALDE - Back to best

SHEENA KELMAN - The Martin Currie Rob Roy Challenge

THE BUY-SIDERS' BRAND RANKINGS

CAREERS NEWS

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ISSUE 4 June 2016

KENT ROSSITER - The Hong Kong way

YANN COUELLAN - Making sense of markets

DANIEL CHAMBERS - Looking ahead

TOBY BAKER - T.Rowe Price - Pedal to Paris

K&KGC BRAND RANKINGS