The Future of Listed Derivatives Trading in Europe: Challenges, Opportunities & What Needs to Change
The Future of Listed Derivatives Trading in Europe: challenges, opportunities and what needs to change The landscape of listed derivatives trading in Europe is at a turning point. The “Trader Views” session at IDX London 2025 offered a wide-ranging and candid look at how the derivatives industry is evolving. From how execution desks handled the […]
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The Evolution of Algo and Prop Trading in Derivatives: Insights from the Canadian Derivatives Conference 2025
The Evolution of Algo and Prop Trading in Derivatives: Insights from the Canadian Derivatives Conference 2025 As algorithmic trading and AI continue to reshape the global financial landscape, industry leaders gathered at the Canadian Annual Derivatives Conference in Montreal to discuss the latest trends, risks, and opportunities in derivatives trading. One standout session focused on […]
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The Future of Option Trading in Europe: challenges, opportunities, and what needs to change
The Future of Option Trading in Europe: challenges, opportunities, and what needs to change The European options market is at a pivotal crossroads. During the recent IDX London 2025 panel on The Future of Options in Europe, industry leaders discussed why the region continues to lag far behind the U.S. in both retail and institutional […]
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ETF Growth in APAC: Key Trends, Innovations, and Market Potential in 2025
ETF Growth in APAC: Key Trends, Innovations, and Market Potential in 2025 Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) continue to gain momentum across Asia-Pacific (APAC), as both institutional and retail investors seek efficient, transparent, and accessible investment solutions. At the recent 23rd Asia Pacific Trading Summit, industry experts from Banks, and HKEX shared their perspectives on what’s fueling […]
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TradeTech 2025 Spotlight: How Vontobel scales execution with Horizon
Inside Vontobel’s Execution Platform: People, Technology & Partnerships Driving Performance At the heart of Switzerland’s financial landscape, Vontobel has built a cross-asset execution platform designed for agility, precision, and long-term performance. Filmed during TradeTech 2025, this video features Roman Würsch, who has spent over seven years driving innovation within Vontobel offering a rare behind-the-scenes look […]
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Automating Smart: Key Insights on Execution, Efficiency and AI from TradeTech 2025
Automating Smart: Key Insights on Execution, Efficiency and AI from TradeTech 2025 At TradeTech 2025, automation and analytics took center stage once again. A panel of experienced trading professionals discussed how firms are working to unlock the full potential of automation—by streamlining execution, leveraging smarter EMS rules, and carefully exploring the promise of AI. Here […]
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Retail Investor Rise In Canada
Retail on the Rise: How Canada’s Retail Investors Are Changing the Game At in equities trading conference in Toronto organized by TMX that took place on May 7th, one standout session focused on the growing influence of the retail investor in Canadian capital markets. The conversation covered everything from evolving trading behaviors and the demand […]
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What’s Keeping You Up at Night? Key Takeaways from the EMEA Trading Conference 2025
What’s Keeping You Up at Night? Key Takeaways from the EMEA Trading Conference 2025 The EMEA Trading Conference 2025 hosted an engaging fireside chat exploring the industry’s biggest concerns and challenges. This dynamic session, titled “What’s Keeping You Up at Night!”, brought together industry leaders to analyze insights from a recent survey of 50 major […]
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CDRs: A smarter way to trade global stocks in CAD
CDRs: A Smarter Way to Trade Global Stocks in CAD CDRs have gained popularity, offering investors a simplified way to gain exposure to international equities without dealing with foreign exchange risk. Here’s why they are an attractive investment vehicle: Trade global stocks in CAD – Investors can buy international companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google […]
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The Evolution of OMS & EMS – Today’s Challenges
The Evolution of OMS & EMS – Today’s Challenges The landscape of trading technology is undergoing a fundamental shift, driven by increasing complexity, evolving client demands, and the growing need for agility. At the recent TradingTech Summit London February 27, 2025, leading industry experts gathered to discuss the evolution of Order Management Systems (OMS) and […]
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Leveraging Technology for Efficient CBBC Trading: A Look at Horizon’s Solution
Leveraging Technology for Efficient CBBC Trading: A Look at Horizon’s Solution Callable Bull/Bear Contracts (CBBCs) are innovative derivative instruments that allow investors to capitalize on price fluctuations of underlying assets like indices or stocks. Known for their leveraged exposure, CBBCs are a cost-effective trading option, especially in markets like Hong Kong. A unique feature of […]
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A New era for the Warsaw Stock Exchange: WATS and its impact on trading
The Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) is set to launch the Warsaw Automated Trading System (WATS) on November 10, 2025. This cutting-edge platform aims to optimize trading with faster execution, improved security, and global integration. Let’s explore what this means for market participants. What is WATS? WATS is GPW’s new trading system designed to meet modern […]
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What is an Order Management System (OMS)? A Complete Guide for Traders and Investors
In the fast-paced world of finance, where milliseconds can make or break a trade, having the right tools is essential. One such tool that has become indispensable for institutional investors, asset managers, and trading firms is the Order Management System (OMS). But what exactly is an OMS, and why is it so critical in today’s […]
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Optimizing Order Management Systems (OMS): Key Features, Challenges, and Future Trends
Order Management Systems (OMS) are crucial for traders and brokers in today’s financial markets. They help manage the entire lifecycle of an order, from reception to execution and settlement. This blog post will explore the key features of an OMS, the challenges they address, and emerging trends shaping their future. Key Features of an Order […]
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Innovating Capital Markets: Insights from FIX Trading Paris
At the recent FIX Trading Paris event, industry leaders gathered to explore how innovation is transforming capital markets. From cross-asset workflows to bespoke liquidity solutions, the discussions highlighted the key trends reshaping both buy-side and sell-side operations—and the challenges firms must overcome to stay competitive. Here’s a deep dive into the insights shared during the […]
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Unlocking the Future of Trading Efficiency: Insights from the France Trading Conference
In the ever-evolving financial markets, Execution Management Systems (EMS) and Order Management Systems (OMS) are the backbone of modern trading desks. These tools drive efficiency, streamline workflows, and provide the insights traders need to stay competitive. But as markets grow increasingly complex, so do the challenges and opportunities surround EMS and OMS technology. At the […]
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Exploring the Evolution of Markets: Insights from the FIX Trading Community Event
The FIX Trading Community event in Paris offered a platform for industry leaders to discuss the evolving dynamics of Europe’s financial markets. Post-Brexit challenges, regulatory complexity, and the opportunities for innovation were central themes of the discussions. Here’s a closer look at the key insights from the event: —————— Regulation and Competitiveness: Brexit’s Impact […]
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Retail Brokers Need to Remodel to Steal Business Back from Robinhood
The dominance of Robinhood in the U.S. retail investing market poses a major challenge to traditional brokers, leaving them scrambling to regain lost ground. But the competition is not just about brokers vying for flow — it’s the story as old as time where the incumbent struggles against a disruptor that has revolutionised the market. […]
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What does ESG mean at Horizon Trading Solutions?
Horizon Trading Solutions is above all a human company – our people are essential as they drive our business to success. Our main priority at Horizon is to build a positive workplace well-being culture. Therefore, Horizon has been deeply intertwined with ESG concerns and has been partnering with trusted advisors such as NQT, Café Joyeux, Lakaa, Enfants du Mekong, Becomtech, TCFD, Greenly and many others, to […]
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