Stage one of the trade lifecycle Pre-trade Before any client trading can be done, a number of different activities must take place in the pre-trade environment. A critical element is the client onboarding process, as this allows institutions to establish whether they should trade with a potential client. Client onboarding often involves specialist teams
Alternative assets 101: The basics Alternative assets, or alternative investments, are those that are not considered to be mainstream assets like equities, bonds, or cash. Classic examples of alternative assets include commodities and hedge funds. However, the alternative asset universe is fluid with new instruments constantly being developed. Alternative assets typically have a low
Learn better with these scientifically proven techniques If you are looking to enhance your learning and development, incorporating evidence-based techniques can be a great help. Here are some research-backed tips to help you improve your retention of information and enhance your overall learning experience: 1 Practice retrieval Retrieval practice - actively recalling information from
Developing a successful hybrid working L&D model Benefits, challenges, and strategies With many companies now adopting hybrid working models, the need for effective learning and integration has never been greater. As remote and in-office employees work together in new ways, it is important to provide them with the tools and resources they need to
Green bonds explained and the different types of green asset Until recently, many financial market participants may have found climate-related financial risks to be largely abstract. However, it has become increasingly difficult for reasonable observers to deny that there is at least an element of climate change causality behind events such as the catastrophic
AI Ethics: What are the key issues? The field of artificial intelligence has developed largely disconnected from ethical concerns. For decades, AI applications remained so limited that their impact was likewise limited, and the sole focus was on developing the technology itself. As AI has advanced and its applications have proliferated, the need for
Biodiversity explained: What is its impact on the finance industry? In recent years, the focus of the environmental debate has been on climate change and the efforts to transition toward a net zero economy. However, biodiversity loss has been recognized as equally critical to the sustainability of the planet's ecosystem and to the companies
ESG factors explained: Environmental | Social | Governance Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors can have a profound impact on corporate performance and investment returns. Understanding these factors and how they may influence companies and markets can help investors enhance their returns and reduce their risk. As more investors demanded ethical alternatives, however,
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Podcast launch: The Intuition Finance Digest Intuition are delighted to announce the launch of our dedicated finance podcast, The Intuition Finance Digest, offering listeners an expert take on some of the finance industry’s major trends. Intuition’s team of in-house experts are constantly monitoring developments in the finance industry to make our bespoke and off-the-shelf products
