The Intelligence Layer Beyond Your Own Book

With recent events including geopolitical instability and inflation concerns, risk appetite is at the forefront of our minds. What should institutional investors be doing to balance risk and opportunity in the coming months?

Last week’s (Wednesday 16th April) CPI (Consumer Price Index) revealed a decline in inflation to 2.6%, down from 2.8% in February, landing below the BoE’s forecast of 2.7%. Core CPI, which excludes energy and food, eased slightly to 3.4%, down from 3.5% the previous month.

When we refer to “speed” in the context of institutional trading, it isn't just about shaving milliseconds off execution — it's about enabling clients to act decisively, capture opportunity and manage risk effectively.

As a result of recent political developments, Turkey’s financial markets have experienced significant volatility and widespread economic repercussions.

In today’s evolving trading environment, liquidity isn’t just about access to markets – it’s about finding a liquidity provider that is reliable, transparent, compliant and consistent.

iSAM Securities RADAR’s new Watchlist feature enhances oversight capabilities by allowing users to effortlessly group traders, apply filters, and receive alerts.

Global stocks advanced after Anthropic’s IPO filing renewed optimism around the AI trade, although Nasdaq futures later edged lower ahead of major technology earnings. Meanwhile, Brent crude held near $116 as markets awaited fresh Middle East developments and tomorrow’s Federal Reserve decision.

Global stocks advanced after Anthropic’s IPO filing renewed optimism around the AI trade, although Nasdaq futures later edged lower ahead of major technology earnings. Meanwhile, Brent crude held near $116 as markets awaited fresh Middle East developments and tomorrow’s Federal Reserve decision.

Global markets remained cautious ahead of major technology earnings and central bank decisions, with investors looking for evidence that AI spending can sustain the sector’s momentum. Political developments also drove sharp moves, lifting French bonds while weighing heavily on Brazilian assets following Lula’s unexpected election victory.