Why We Chose Modern C++, Next.js, and Rust to Build OpenYield
Building a brand-new platform from the ground up offers a unique advantage: the freedom to choose the latest and most effective technologies without the constraints of legacy systems or vendor lock-in. This freedom enabled us to design a technology stack optimized for both current needs and future growth. However, just because new technologies are available […]
At the Forefront Fintech Conversations: Bond Trading Roundtable — The Future of Bond Trading
RBC Clearing & Custody is New Clearing Partner for Bond Marketplace OpenYield
This press release was originally issued by RBC Clearing & Custody. MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 12, 2024 — RBC Clearing & Custody, a top clearing firm for broker-dealers and registered investment advisors (RIAs) in the U.S., announced today that they will provide clearing services to OpenYield, a new bond marketplace located in New York City. As the […]
Nasdaq TradeTalks: The Macro Factors That Could Make Bonds Attractive for Investors
Jon Birnbaum, Founder & CEO of OpenYield and Barry Bernstein, Managing Director & COO of Technology Services at ViewTrade, joined Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss fixed-income retail trading trends and the macro factors that could make bonds attractive for investors. Watch the full segment above.
Best Execution and Fixed Income ATSs
Introduction “Best execution” is a term that is core to the trading industry and, while simple in concept, one that is subject to broad interpretation. At its heart, it embodies the duty required of every broker-dealer handling customer orders and serves as an underlying principle that must be considered across all security types, including those […]
MarketWatch: Retail Investors Are Turning To Bonds Like Never Before and Brokerages Want In
This article was originally published in MarketWatch. To read the full piece, click HERE Technology and innovation in capital markets over the past decade has dramatically changed how stocks are traded. Things like zero-commission trades, mobile investing apps, and fractional shares have significantly lowered the barrier to entry for the stock market, and helped contribute […]
The DESK: FILS USA – How All-To-All Trading Can Break Through the 17% Barrier
This article was originally published in The DESK. To see the original article, click HERE. Robert Fink, head of buy-side relationships at analyst firm Coalition Greenwich, opened a session at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit in Boston, by noting that all-to-all trading – as anonymous request for quote (RFQ) execution –made up 17% of total […]
Why Bonds Left the Exchange, and Why They’re Boomeranging Back
The Exodus to OTC To appreciate why bonds are so gnarly to trade today as a retail investor, let’s rewind the clock 100 years to the Roaring Twenties. Imagine the scene: the New York Stock Exchange was bustling, with stocks and bonds traded side by side on the big board. Telephone clerks fielded orders, and […]
Benzinga: Bridgewater, Morgan Stanley Alum Makes Buying Bonds Easier With OpenYield, ‘A Modern Marketplace’
This article was originally published in Benzinga. To read the full piece, click HERE While higher interest rates make bonds appealing, navigating the buying process may be challenging, especially for inexperienced retail investors. OpenYield emerges as a better way to capitalize on high interest rates. Founded by CEO Jonathan Birnbaum and CTO Hilton Lipschitz, this fixed-income trading platform caters to the […]
Barron’s: Bonds Are Slumping Again. How to Avoid the Pain.
This article was originally published in Barron’s. To read the full piece, click HERE (subscription required). Fixed-income investments were in the trash heap on Tuesday, but experts say there may still be some good values to be found. […] Corporate bonds may be compelling buying opportunities as well, particularly for investors looking for returns that […]
