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Northern Trust’s Integrated Trading Solutions Experiences Rapid Growth

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Northern Trust Capital Markets has experienced rapid growth in its Integrated Trading Solutions business, more than doubling over the past three years and adding 22 new clients in 2022 alone. The platform is being increasingly chosen by asset managers for their outsourced trading needs, with over 90 clients across the globe, including the US, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

The Integrated Trading Solutions platform provides global trading expertise in equities, fixed income, exchange traded derivatives, futures, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) across global markets. It offers multiple trading locations, access to high-quality liquidity, and fully integrated middle and back-office services, enabling asset owners and managers to lower costs, reduce risk, manage regulatory compliance, and enhance transparency and operational efficiency.

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