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2021 was a milestone year for U.S. Treasuries. First, there was a surge in supply, when gross issuance of nominal Treasury bonds and notes hit an all-time high of $336 billion in February1. Then, there was the seemingly limitless appetite. Through December, average daily trading volume in U.S. Treasuries was $624.1 billion, which is up 3.5% year-to-date. And, of course, there was the continued electronification of the market, where at Tradeweb, we saw average daily volume top $120 billion in U.S. Treasuries across client sectors through 2021, an increase of 32.2% over 2020.
Digital transformation is happening in industries all over the world. Whether it’s video streaming services disintermediating cable, retail banking apps competing with branches or digital payments replacing cash, many leading industries have adopted a narrative where digital solutions are becoming the new norm.
The following data is derived from trading activity on the Tradeweb Markets institutional European- and U.S.-listed ETF platforms.
In times of volatility, traders need to react quickly to tricky market conditions – and automation is key to this. At times, traders have turned off automated trading routes due to a preference for control during changeable circumstances. But COVID-19 has been a catalyst in shifting this trend.
It’s been a tough few years for municipal bonds. First, there was the coronavirus pandemic, which unleashed a liquidity crisis that saw municipal bond funds lose over $28 billion in the month of March of 2020 alone.
Holiday traditions are part of what make this season truly fun and special! Here at Tradeweb, we have our own unique way of celebrating by sharing our annual game. We are excited to continue the 13-year tradition with our latest edition "Snow Stack".
2022 was a challenging year in credit markets. With large interest rate hikes and recessionary fears, corporate bond markets faced one of their toughest years since 2008.
Against the backdrop of innovation permeating and transforming fixed income markets over the past several years, the primary market space, for the most part, has not gained meaningful ground in the automation and electronification of workflows. Despite multiple initiatives and products emerging over the last five years trying to tackle challenges in the ecosystem, investors are left to manage new issues orders through laborious workarounds.
Hayley McDowell of The Trade reports on Tradeweb's FCA authorisation to operate an OTF from January 3rd, 2018, including comment from Enrico Bruni, head of Europe and Asia business at the firm.
Business Insider named Amanda Meatto, managing director and head of sales & relationship management at Tradeweb Direct, the retail fixed income division of Tradeweb Markets to its Rising Stars on Wall Street list.