Episode 50: Mark Mulholland, FX Trader, Fidelity International

Episode 50: Mark Mulholland, FX Trader, Fidelity International

Author: 360 Trading Networks October 9, 2024 Duration: 19:06
Our 50th episode features Mark Mulholland from Fidelity International discussing his recent deep-dive analysis on FX trade rejections, and their impact on execution quality and outcomes. Despite the topic of last look grabbing industry headlines in recent years, Mulholland explains that other often overlooked issues — such as static data — proved to be a bigger driver of reject rates for his firm and highlights the challenges posed by a lack of data standarisation across the FX industry. He a...

Drawing from its unique position as a technology provider at the heart of the global foreign exchange market, the 360T Podcast Series opens a direct channel to the expertise flowing through international financial institutions. Each conversation in this podcast is built on the daily interactions 360 Trading Networks has with a diverse spectrum of professionals, aiming to distill their collective insight on the world's largest asset class. You'll hear unfiltered exchanges where seasoned industry voices discuss the nuances, challenges, and evolving dynamics of FX trading and technology. Rather than offering broad overviews, the series delves into specific fragments of knowledge that are often only shared between experts. Tuning in feels less like attending a lecture and more like gaining access to a candid dialogue among peers, where practical experience takes center stage. This podcast serves as an ongoing forum, translating the complex realities of the foreign exchange ecosystem into accessible discussions for anyone keen to understand the forces shaping modern finance.
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Episode 26 - Paul Matherne, Head of FX EMEA, BNY Mellon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:18
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Episode 22 - Andrew Strasman, Principal, Totem Asset Group [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Episode 20 - Ian Campbell, Treasurer, TT International [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:15
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Episode 17 - Justin Slaughter, Partner, Mercury Strategies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:36
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