Swamped Traders Spur UBS Plans to Build Outsourcing Desk in U.S.
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UBS Group AG is building an outsourced trading desk in the U.S. that aims to lighten the load -- and cut costs -- for asset managers and hedge funds.
The bank’s execution hub plans to make a significant number of hires in the U.S., mostly in New York, to cater to buy-side firms, boosting a current team of 80 spread across Europe and Singapore. Outsourced trading desks act as a backup when clients’ staff are out of pocket or provide extra help during busy periods. They can even replace an investor’s trading desk entirely, handling all its orders.