Aug 5, 2024 · The site was inaccessible for many users for at least the first full 90 minutes of Monday’s trading day amid a spike in market volatility. As of 11:00 am New York time, the Schwab.com homepage stated: “Due to a technical issue, some clients may have difficulty logging in to Schwab platforms and may have difficulty reaching us by phone.

Jan 2, 2025 · What were the key theme(s) for your business in 2024? In 2024, we saw companies moving towards greater efficiency to help in cost reduction and performance optimization. There was a big focus on modernizing early web UI legacy trading applications developed in the late 2000s, which propelled ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Negatives: Increased volatility can also exert downward pressure on equity and fixed-income valuations. Investors may demand higher returns to compensate for the perceived rise in risk, which could negatively impact high-beta strategies.

Dec 30, 2024 · SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry’s one million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services.

Jan 2, 2025 · What were the key theme(s) for your business in 2024? 2024 was a significant year of investment for Millennium Advisors, centered around three defining themes: strengthening our global presence, diversification of revenues and laying the groundwork for operational enhancements that will shape our long-term capabilities.

Dec 30, 2024 · Another trend is the push for 24/7 stock trading. New securities exchanges, such as 24X, and established securities exchanges, such as the New York Stock Exchange, both want to expand trading hours so they are open around the clock.

Jan 2, 2025 · What surprised you in 2024? Given the levels of investment that we have seen from industry players, the fact that generative AI would continue to grow in scale across capital markets in 2024 came to no one’s surprise.

Dec 31, 2024 · What were the key theme(s) for your business in 2024? In 2024, we saw blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption reach new heights, particularly in Latin America, where Argentina was one of the key drivers as residents flocked to stablecoins amid currency devaluation. This trend was significant for our company, as it highlighted the growing relevance and need to address the gap between the ...

Jan 8, 2025 · The next frontier is green energy, including carbon emissions and related products. We’re beginning to work with firms, associations, and standards bodies to develop standards for primary issuance and secondary trading in this area.

Dec 31, 2024 · While there is much uncertainty ahead, we look to the future with great confidence. As most of you know, Julie Andress, Managing Director, Institutional Equities at KeyBanc Capital Markets, will serve as our incoming 2025 Chair. Following many years working alongside Julie on the STA Board, I can personally attest to her exceptional leadership skills and longstanding dedication to our mission ...