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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

We are working with members to highlight the positive action they are taking to make their businesses more sustainable and how these actions exemplify the Sustainable Trading Best Practices. In this case study we look at big xyt, who have been working on improving the efficiency of trading technology through capacity planning. big xyt contributed […]

What is Social Positioning and how does it affect the workplace?   Social Positioning is defined as how someone’s identity affects the experience they have in society, which can be impacted by implicit bias, discrimination, and social exclusion. The following infographics explain these concepts to illustrate the cyclical process that can affect the workplace if […]

by Allie Marchand   In the latest edition of The Financial Technologist, a magazine by Harrington Starr, Sustainability Consultant Allie Marchand shared her thoughts on green initiatives in the workplace and the benefits they bring.   Many of us are beginning to understand the importance of addressing climate change and its negative consequences, and companies […]

From severe heat waves across southern Europe, the southern United States and China, to horrific wildfires in Hawaii (claiming many, many lives), Canada and Greece, over the summer months we have all witnessed the terrible impacts of extreme weather on environments and communities.     While these incidents are certainly evidence of unusual and extreme weather […]

by Viki Leibow   Introduction ESG has become a focal point for organisations as they work towards a more sustainable and equitable future. The S within ESG, which stands for social, is a key element of this future and can have a broad role in corporations. It encompasses the way employees are treated, who the […]

On 23 February 2023, the Sustainable Trading industry network celebrated its first anniversary with a special event hosted by founder member organisation, Jefferies. CEO and Founder Duncan Higgins led a panel discussion featuring ESG and sustainability experts from the industry: Luke Sussams from Jefferies, Victoria Kelly from Fidelity International, and Simon Clark from Kaya Advisory.  […]