Updated
Updated · The TRADE News · Jul 31
Bloomberg Expands RFQe Trading to 3 Australian Asset Classes, Completing First Deal
Updated
Updated · The TRADE News · Jul 31

Bloomberg Expands RFQe Trading to 3 Australian Asset Classes, Completing First Deal

2 articles · Updated · The TRADE News · Jul 31

Summary

  • Bloomberg has extended its electronic RFQe workflow to Australian onshore-listed ETFs, options and futures, and said the first transaction has already been completed.
  • ASIC enabled the rollout through a rule variation that lets RFQe cover Australian-listed products, allowing eligible local participants to negotiate those instruments electronically.
  • The expansion gives investors in domestic and offshore ETF markets access to multi-dealer liquidity and links Bloomberg’s EMSX and AIM tools into a full electronic audit trail.
  • Bloomberg said the setup should reduce reliance on voice and messaging in these markets, building on its May expansion of exchange-for-physical trading for Australian bonds and futures.

Insights

Will Bloomberg’s new electronic RFQe workflow completely kill off traditional voice trading for Australian ETFs?
Beyond visible volume, what hidden liquidity secrets does Bloomberg's expanded Australian trading platform reveal to institutional investors?
Could the shift from manual ETF trading to automated multi-dealer systems trigger unexpected risks during severe market stress?