Fixed Income Leaders 2025

14 - 16 October, 2025

Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre + ij VENUES Amsterdam

Whitepaper & Video Center

Fixed Income Leaders 2022 Benchmark Report

In Q2 of 2022, WBR Insights surveyed 100 Fixed Income leaders across Europe to find out how innovation is impacting the liquidity landscape, price discovery and best execution, and the future of the trading ecosystem.


Beyond the Inflection Point: The Future of Credit Trading

In Q3 of 2021, WBR Insights surveyed 100 Heads of Trading and similar roles from asset management firms across Europe to find out what they thought of credit market structure, the future of credit execution strategies, and PT. This whitepaper aims to provide a greater understanding of how the credit market structure and execution strategies are shaping results across Fixed Income firms. The survey was conducted by appointment over the telephone. The results were compiled and anonymized by WBR Insights and are presented here with analysis and commentary from Flow Traders.


Taking Trading Automation to the Next Level

In Q2 of 2021, WBR Insights surveyed 200 buy-side Heads of Trading across Fixed Income equities and FX located in Europe and North America to examine how they are implementing automation technology on trading workflows and where they are on their journey. The survey was conducted by appointment over the telephone. The results were compiled and anonymized by WBR Insights and are presented here with analysis and commentary by Bloomberg.


Technological Innovations, New Liquidity Channels, and Market Risks in European Fixed Income Trading

In Q3 of 2021, WBR Insights surveyed 100 Heads of Fixed Income Trading and similar from buy-side firms across Europe to find out about the challenges they are facing in 2021, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the innovative solutions they are putting in place. The survey was conducted by appointment over the telephone. The results were compiled and anonymised by WBR Insights and are presented here with analysis and commentary by Jane Street and the Fixed Income Europe community.


Fixed Income Leaders Summit Europe 2021 Wrap up by Aite-Novarica

Aite-Novarica Group analysts report the top themes discussed at FILS and their implications for investors. Among a litany of topics, including growth of portfolio trading, the adoption of execution management systems (EMSs), and ongoing market volatility, the potential for sustainable investing and all things related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) to further shape the fixed income market emerged as dominant concepts.


Fixed Income Trading in 2020: How Covid-19 Has Changed The Game

In Q2 of 2020, WBR Insights surveyed 100 Heads of Fixed Income Trading and similar from buy side firms across Europe to find out more about the challenges they’re facing during the covid-19 pandemic and the innovative solutions they’re putting in place. The survey was conducted by appointment over the telephone. The results were compiled and anonymised by WBR Insights and are presented here with analysis and commentary by Jane Street and the Fixed Income Europe community.


LedgerEdge

LedgerEdge is a trading ecosystem that removes barriers to finding, sharing, and trading corporate bonds. Built on a distributed ledger framework, LedgerEdge allows users to engage and transact directly, limiting market impact and keeping full control of data with market participants. Find out more here: https://vimeo.com/516743916


FILS in Barcelona #1 Pre-Event Edition

Here is the first installment of the 'FILS in Barcelona Magazine', the Pre-Event Edition. This magazine was brought to you by our Official Magazine partner The DESK.


FILS in Barcelona #2 Day One Highlights Edition

Discover all of the highlights from day one at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit by reading the 'FILS in Barcelona Magazine' Day One Highlights Edition, brought to you by our Official Magazine partner The DESK.


FILS in Barcelona #3 Wrap-Up Edition

We've got one final installment of content for you with the release of the wrap-up edition of our 'FILS in Barcelona Magazine', brought to you by our Official Magazine partner The DESK. Inside you will find all of the key takeaways from day two, the top quotes of the conference and much more! 


Investigating Alternative Liquidity

Insights from 100 Heads of Fixed Income from across Europe as we attempt to discover more about the challenges they face and the innovative solutions they bring to the table.


[Whitepaper] An Automated Future: The Role of the Fixed Income Trader

WBR Insights and Bloomberg surveyed 100 Heads of Trading from across Europe to find out more about the challenges they face and the innovative solutions they bring to the table.


Clearing Solutions for the Buyside

Category 3 firms will be subjected to mandatory clearing under EMIR on the 21st June of 2019.  This will impact all financial counterparties exceeding the defined threshold of EUR 3 billion for OTC IRS, FX and commodity derivatives or, EUR 1 billion for equity and credit derivatives.  Not only that, but on 20th September 2019 and 2020, phases four and five of the uncleared margin rules will also be implemented.Discover how to stay ahead of the roll-out in this whitepaper from Eurex. 



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