Episode 14 - Kirstie MacGillivray, Head of Multi-Asset Dealing, Kames Capital

Episode 14 - Kirstie MacGillivray, Head of Multi-Asset Dealing, Kames Capital

Author: 360 Trading Networks July 20, 2020 Duration: 12:18
This episode opens with MacGillivray talking about her firm’s technology stack for multi-asset dealing, explaining that there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution and, therefore, the desk has instead built out a “best-of-breed” model which deploys asset class specific technology to ensure the best execution outcomes. MacGillivray also highlights areas where she sees existing technology being adapted to fit different asset classes, talks about the importance of reducing manual risk from the trad...

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