Capital Markets
Driving Investment Performance with Technology and Innovation

Improve performance and drive operational efficiency with our innovative solutions across foreign exchange, institutional brokerage, securities finance and transition management.
Trading in global markets poses multiple challenges. Amid rapid change, staying compliant with regulation while pursuing better governance and transparency is critical and the search for enhanced performance, access to liquidity and cost containment is continuous.
Tackle these challenges head-on with solutions from Northern Trust Capital Markets. Capitalize on advanced technology, transparent trading, quality execution, and smart liquidity solutions across institutional brokerage, transition management, securities finance and foreign exchange. We’re committed to investing in our capital markets expertise and technology so you benefit from the latest solutions designed to help you improve investment performance.
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Head of Currency Management, Northern Trust
Multiple global macro events and inflationary pressures are presenting challenges for asset managers and asset owners alike to address FX currency risk in their international portfolios. Adopting an effective currency management programme through the use of nuanced hedging models and utilisation of new technologies may help alleviate some of these pressures and free up time to focus on alpha generation. Andy Lemon, Head of Currency Management for Northern Trust Capital Markets, shares insights with Funds Europe.
Benefits
Our capital markets experts take the time to get to know your business, challenges and strategic vision. We help you build customized solutions and maximize opportunities to gain a competitive edge. Our holistic approach enables us to identify the right mix of services that allow you to focus on your core business.
Enhance Performance
Lower transaction costs and increase operational efficiency through execution capabilities that help improve speed, drive transparency and manage market impact, all of which drive investment performance results.
Manage Exposure and Mitigate Risk
Get the tools and information you need to manage or monitor risk tolerance limits in fluctuating markets. Our benchmarking and analytical capabilities offer a comprehensive view of portfolio exposures.
Reduce Costs
Contain your operating costs to remain competitive. Outsource execution and middle-office operations and benefit from cost-effective solutions for your aggregate trading needs.
Improve Governance and Transparency
Get reporting to help you maintain constant vigilance to stay compliant. We’ll help you monitor and anticipate the impact of regulatory change to increase confidence that you are in compliance.
Increase Access to Liquidity
Access a wide range of actively managed liquidity sources and execution venues for ease of trading and clear, competitive pricing.
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