A recent study by Greenwich Associates of more than 350 buy-side traders finds that the marketplace is more interested in cross-product coverage than cross-asset-class technology platforms. Investors are looking for providers to forge a strong relationship and be experts in the unique asset classes and products they trade. However, specialist systems appear to be more appealing than all-in-one solutions for many buy-side traders. Methodology Between August and September 2014, Greenwich Associates interviewed 358 buy-side traders across the globe working on equity, fixed income or foreign exchange trading desks to learn about trading desk budget allocations, trader staffing levels, OMS/EMS/TCA platform usage, and ATS satisfaction levels.MethodologyBetween August and September 2014, Greenwich Associates interviewed 358 buy-side traders across the globe working on equity, fixed income or foreign exchange trading desks to learn about trading desk budget allocations, trader staffing levels, OMS/EMS/TCA platform usage, and ATS satisfaction levels.
