Author: Aylin Reyes

March 6, 2025, the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City became the stage for a landmark celebration—the inaugural Women in Finance Latin America (LatAm) Awards. This distinguished event marked a major step forward in recognizing and honoring the exceptional contributions of women across the region’s financial industry. Bringing together a dynamic mix of industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators, the ceremony spotlighted the women reshaping finance through leadership, innovation, and resilience. The awards not only celebrated individual excellence but also emphasized the broader movement toward greater inclusion and equity in finance. Attendees included professionals from across Latin America—spanning banking, investment, fintech,…

Amrita Tiwari, an Investment Analyst at New York Life Investment Management (NYLIM), plays a key role in the Investment Consulting Group (ICG). Her journey from Nepal to the heart of the financial world in New York is a powerful testament to resilience, ambition, and innovation. Tiwari’s career trajectory is not only marked by technical excellence and strategic leadership but also by her deep commitment to mentorship, diversity, and the advancement of women in finance. Foundations in Finance: From Nepal to Wall Street Born and raised in Nepal, Amrita Tiwari embarked on her journey to the United States as a student,…

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued an update following the consultation on the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES), with the intention of providing potential operators with clarity on its forthcoming rules. This regulatory update primarily aims to respond to feedback from industry stakeholders, clarify the FCA’s current thinking, and offer a snapshot of the likely rules that will shape PISCES operations in the near future. The PISCES Framework In December 2024, the FCA issued a consultation paper (CP24/29) focused on the establishment of PISCES, a new type of platform designed to enable the intermittent trading of…

Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has entered into a strategic partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), further solidifying its position as a prominent player in the wealth management sector. This groundbreaking collaboration is set to offer a wide range of discretionary services to Mashreq’s wealth management customers, allowing them access to sophisticated and diverse discretionary portfolios that will be curated to meet the ever-evolving needs of their clients. The partnership combines the deep expertise and global investment capabilities of Goldman Sachs Asset Management with the strong regional presence and customer-centric approach of Mashreq. Together, the…

Private credit market is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by investor demand and evolving fund administration needs. In March 2025, Lazard and Deutsche Bank signaled a strategic pivot toward expanding their private credit capabilities, underlining a broader trend among global financial institutions. DWS, the asset management arm of Deutsche Bank, entered into a strategic cooperation with its parent company to tap into private credit origination and investment opportunities. This collaboration grants DWS preferential access to asset-based finance, direct lending, and other private credit opportunities originated by Deutsche Bank. Stefan Hoops, CEO of DWS, emphasized the importance of private credit in…

Clear Street, the cloud-native brokerage known for modernizing capital markets infrastructure, has taken another major step in its mission to reimagine prime brokerage services. On March 13, 2025, the firm announced a significant expansion of its equities business with the launch of 24-hour, six-day trading capabilities. This move, enabled through a new connection with Blue Ocean Technologies, marks a pivotal evolution in Clear Street’s trading infrastructure and positions it at the forefront of a growing trend toward round-the-clock U.S. equities trading. Expanding to 24/6 Trading Through Blue Ocean Technologies Clear Street’s partnership with Blue Ocean Technologies allows it to offer…

Eurex, a leading global derivatives exchange, is set to launch an innovative liquidity provider (LP) program for its flagship EURO STOXX 50® Index Options (OESX or SX5E Options) in July 2025. This move is part of Eurex’s continuous efforts to enhance liquidity and improve market efficiency for one of Europe’s most traded and established index derivatives. The new liquidity provider program marks a bold shift in how liquidity will be provided, with the central principle being “a good quote is a traded quote,” emphasizing the need for quotes to not only be competitive but also result in actual trades. This…

The landscape of the Foreign Exchange (FX) market has experienced significant changes in recent years, driven by technological innovations aimed at improving efficiency, reducing risk, and increasing liquidity. Among the most notable developments is the integration of advanced credit management systems, which have transformed how FX swaps are traded. One such breakthrough has been made possible through the collaboration between 24 Exchange and CobaltFX, an initiative that promises to reshape the FX swaps market forever. In this article, we will delve into the revolutionary impact of 24 Exchange’s live FX swaps trading, powered by CobaltFX’s Dynamic Credit process. This partnership…

Global asset owners are increasingly turning to alternative investments as a core part of their portfolios, reflecting a broader shift in institutional strategy and investment philosophy. According to a recent global study conducted by Northern Trust, nearly 86% of global institutional portfolios now include private assets—marking a significant rise in interest toward non-traditional investments such as private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and private debt. Amid increasing market complexity, persistent inflation, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, global asset owners are strategically reshaping their portfolios to adapt and thrive. One of the most notable shifts in recent years has been the growing embrace…

In the wake of significant volatility across U.S. equities and Treasury markets, BlackRock’s Chairman and CEO, Laurence Fink, maintains a steady outlook. Despite the heightened turbulence following sweeping U.S. tariff announcements, Fink emphasized that BlackRock does not foresee systemic risks within the financial system. Speaking during the firm’s first-quarter earnings announcement on April 11, Fink acknowledged the widespread anxiety dominating investor sentiment. “Uncertainty about the markets and broader economy is the leading topic in every conversation we’re having with clients,” he said. A Shifting Market Landscape Fink, who has spent nearly five decades in finance, reflected on the scale of…