Ed Wicks of L&G – Asset Management discusses how his trading team is adapting to fast-moving markets. He outlines how rising urgency from portfolio managers is shifting execution styles, with greater use of high-touch trading.
Wicks breaks down the key macro drivers shaping market activity—beyond the headline noise—and shares an updated view on liquidity across asset classes. He also highlights the growing role of portfolio trading in credit markets as a vital tool for managing risk efficiently in today’s volatile environment.
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