Targeted Axes replaces manual outreach with a scalable electronic workflow by delivering axes directly to selected clients with precision and control. It enables real-time, firm engagement in a single, transparent workflow, helping traders move quickly on relevant opportunities while maintaining confidentiality and execution certainty.
During times of volatility, established trading patterns often break down. The usual playbook goes out the window, liquidity providers can step back, and market participants scramble to locate buyers and sellers. This is precisely where Open Trading — our global, all-to-all electronic marketplace — delivers value.
Originally published on WatersTechnology | Sept. 16, 2025
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