Sustainable Trading, a membership organisation dedicated to improving the sustainability of the global markets trading industry, has released its LIFE BEYOND THE DESK: Trading Employee Workplace Experience Report offering an in-depth look at the experiences and challenges faced by trading professionals. Based on survey feedback from 270 current and former employees, the report highlights […]
Author: wendy Chan
Global Trading: Neurodiversity on the desk: All talk and no trousers?
Neurodiversity has been in the spotlight over recent years, with society becoming more aware, accepting and understanding of the needs of others. This Global Trading article highlights both the progress made and the challenges that remain in fostering meaningful engagement in the trading industry. Read the full article here
Summer Event Summary – The application of diverse thinking: Achieving diversity in trading
On the 12th June 2024, Sustainable Trading member Instinet hosted a summer panel and drinks event for members, which included an in-person panel discussion. Moderated by Sustainable Trading’s Sustainability Consultant Viki Leibow, the panel comprised of Asha Patel of Instinet, Francis Ritter of Vanguard, Michelle Rodrigues of Instinet and Simon Steward of Capital Group. […]
A reflection on the TradeTech EMEA panel on ESG progress in trading processes
A couple of months ago I had the privilege of moderating a panel at the annual Trade Tech Europe event (once again in Paris), and to discuss some important industry trends with a panel of experts from Sustainable Trading member firms. Joining me on the panel were Clarissa De’Giorgio, Head of Business Development & Marketing […]
Streets Consulting: Interview with Sustainable Trading at TradeTech 2024
At the recent TradeTech event in Paris, Duncan Higgins spoke to Streets Consulting about all things Sustainable Trading! Duncan discussed Sustainable Trading’s continued growth and the positive impact it’s having on the trading industry, and spoke about our newly launched Trading Employee Workplace Experience Survey, aiming to capture the experiences of trading employees in the […]
Traders Magazine: Instinet Positive Change, Sustainability
Traders Magazine spoke with Duncan Higgins, Founder & CEO at Sustainable Trading, who won Instinet Positive Change: Sustainability at the 2024 Markets Choice Awards. Read the full article here.
Sustainable Trading Awarded the Instinet Positive Change Award
We are delighted that Sustainable Trading has been awarded the Instinet Positive Change Award for Sustainability at the Markets Choice Awards! Elizabeth Librizzi, Global Head of Relationship Management at AllianceBernstein, kindly accepted the award on behalf of Sustainable Trading and Frank Loughlin, AllianceBernstein’s Global Head of Execution Services and Chairman of the Board of Sustainable […]
Global Trading: PHILIP BILLE on the challenges – and opportunities – of integrating ESG principles into the trading desk
Sustainable Trading member Degroof Petercam’s head of buy-side dealing and market structure explores the ESG journey, what it means for traders’ careers and wellbeing, and why firms can no longer ignore the issue. Read the full article here.
Second Anniversary Event Summary: Climate Change and the Environment, the Social Dimension
Sustainable Trading celebrated its second anniversary with a special event on 28 February, hosted by member firm BMO. Eleni Coldrey, Business Development Director, EMEA at member firm Equinix, and a Sustainable Trading Board Member, led a panel discussion with other ESG and sustainability experts James Ford, Mayer Brown; Sarah Morris Lang, BMO Global Asset Management […]
Trading Employee Workplace Experience Survey
We need your input! Click here to take the survey! The most important asset for firms in the global markets trading industry is people. Hiring, developing, and retaining a high-performing team can make the difference between success and failure in the competitive world of financial services, and especially within the fast-changing businesses that trade in […]