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Big Effort in Small Caps

Communication between trader and portfolio manager is key to maximizing alpha for small caps. That's why at ING Investment Management the firm's entire small-cap team works to be on the same page and not miss opportunities.

Report Calls for Revamping of Data Payment Plans

Use of real-time market data is increasing, as the consolidated tape is no longer sufficient for many traders, according to a new study by Tabb Group. And with real-time data on the rise, the advisory firm is calling for a revamping of how traders pay for that data.

Buyside Demands EMS Providers Step Up Offerings

When it comes to purchasing an execution management system, most buyside firms want broker-neutral EMSs that cover multiple asset classes and offer greater functionality.

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Big Effort in Small Caps

Communication between trader and portfolio manager is key to maximizing alpha for small caps. That's why at ING Investment Management the firm's entire small-cap team works to be on the same page and not miss opportunities.

Cover Story: Full Disclosure

As buyside traders hit the send button, they can take comfort in the fact that their orders are flying out at the speed of light. But to where? To an exchange? A dark pool? How many venues does that order hit before it actually gets filled? And more importantly, who sees the order, and is there leakage of information that could negatively affect the price of the stock for the buyside?

The Fiduciary Question

Control and knowing where orders have been routed are the gist of this month's cover story. As someone notes in this issue, however, despite all the tools today available to buyside traders, there is an "illusion of control." Read more about order routing, Barclays reengineering its algos and how the SEC nixed Nasdaq's proposal that would permit issuers to pay market makers for quoting.

Barclays Revamps Algos and Router

Keep it simple. That is the mantra at Barclays Capital as it emerges from a yearlong revamp of its electronic trading products and desk. And with this new simplicity, the bank hopes to increase profits and raise its profile in the equities trading business.

Ax ATS Launches First Call Auction

A former block trading executive is hoping to replicate the action in the upstairs market electronically.

BuyWrite Bounceback

After three years of near dormancy, mutual funds using covered calls showed signs of life last year. That's despite evidence of investor dissatisfaction with fund companies.

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