Buy-side will move increasingly to client-funded research in 2026, report reveals

Comgest is currently in discussions with multiple outsourcing providers to potentially delegate its portfolio trading activities, as confirmed by the firm in a statement to The TRADE.

ION has introduced ETF RFQ functionality to its Fidessa platform, integrating with Tradeweb to enhance trading capabilities for institutional investors. This new feature aims to facilitate access to global liquidity pools, increase automation, and improve risk management in ETF trading.

Ediphy has agreed to lift the automatic suspension of the FCA UK bond tape contract while continuing its claim for damages in the High Court. This decision follows the company's appeal regarding the bond consolidated tape mandate, which has been a significant point of contention in the financial sector.

Bernstein has launched a new ETF execution algorithm, developed in collaboration with Societe Generale, in response to the increasing demand for ETFs in the financial market. This innovative product aims to enhance trading efficiency and execution quality for investors.

BlackRock has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate its Aladdin platform onto AWS's cloud infrastructure, aiming to enhance flexibility for users in adapting to their operational and technological needs.