THE TRADE: Defining a Block in the 21st Century

The traditional definition of a block has not changed in terms of number of shares since the late 1990s and today, most traders and venues use the default static value of either 10,000 or 5,000 shares. But is the current definition truly reflective of the current market or with one’s objective in “trading a block”? Jeffrey O’Connor, Head of Market Structure, Americas, explains.

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Sophonie Robichon
WATERS RANKINGS 2022: Best Agency Broker

Liquidnet has won the best agency broker category in this year’s Waters Rankings. Decided exclusively by WatersTechnology’s readers, Liquidnet was recognized for the continued growth and innovation in its offering, serving Members beyond simple block crossing.

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Henry Mitchell
MARKETS MEDIA: Investors Look for Unique Liquidity

Markets Media gives insight, along with Jeffrey O’Connor, Senior Execution Consultant, Market Insight Analyst, for US Equities at Liquidnet, into the state of unique liquidity within the market. This follows the publication of O’Connor’s report Is Block Liquidity in the US as Dry as They Say?

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Henry Mitchell
THE DESK: The Evolution of an IDB

Liquidnet’s global head of Fixed Income Mark Russell, TP ICAP’s group head of Strategy Joanna Nader, and CEO of Agency Execution John Ruskin discuss the evolution of the firm and the new connectivity and trading capabilities brought by Liquidnet.

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Sophonie Robichon
THE TRADE: Liquidnet and TP ICAP - The Growth Deal

Following the $700 million acquisition of institutional trading network and dark pool operator Liquidnet by TP ICAP, Hayley McDowell sits down with Liquidnet’s global head of Equities, Rob Laible, TP ICAP’s group head of Strategy, Joanna Nader, and CEO of Agency Execution, John Ruskin, to investigate the merger.

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Sophonie Robichon