Bernstein is set to cut up to 28 roles in France as part of its future growth plans, following the establishment of a joint venture with Societe Generale and AllianceBernstein announced in 2024. The redundancies are being made on a voluntary basis, as confirmed by The TRADE.

Ediphy has launched a new trading and analytics API suite aimed at automating fixed income markets, allowing firms to concentrate on their trading strategies rather than the complexities of market infrastructure. This initiative reflects a growing trend towards automation in financial services.

Stuart Lawrence, head of European equities trading at UBS Asset Management and named Industry Person of the Year 2025, discusses his career journey and future ambitions in an interview with Claudia Preece. He reflects on his extensive 25 years of experience in the industry, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned along the way.

U.S. Bancorp has announced its intention to acquire BTIG in a deal valued at $1 billion, aiming to enhance its capital markets platform and provide deeper support for institutional clients. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.

LSEG has introduced two new trade surveillance solutions focused on foreign exchange (FX) and the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), aimed at enhancing insights into trading behavior. This development is part of LSEG's ongoing efforts to improve market oversight and compliance.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced the initiation of an industry-wide testing phase for 24/5 trading of US equities, a significant step towards expanding trading hours beyond traditional limits. This move is expected to facilitate exchanges like NYSE, Nasdaq, and Cboe in adapting to a more flexible trading environment.