The Hive Café is our online only, drop in conversation format. Join informal chats on community hot topics and priority lists. Share stories, ask questions and collaborate for sustained change with a group of trusted peers. As always with our Hive Cafés, come armed with a cup of coffee and an open mind.
Check out our upcoming schedule and get involved below!
Your Peer Group Is Your Secret Source – Closed Doors, Open Minds, Chatham House Rule Applies.
Streamlining Bond Market Automation
9th October 2025 – 10:30AM (BST) / 17:30PM (SGT)
EU & APAC | FI
Bond trading has traditionally lagged behind equities in automation. This session discusses recent innovations in electronic trading platforms, algorithmic execution, and smarter execution solutions that are improving efficiency in fixed income markets.
Credit at the Crossroads: Navigating Public–Private Convergence
22nd October 2025 – 3PM (BST) / 10AM (ET)
EU & US | FI
As credit markets evolve, traditional boundaries between public and private credit are blurring. For buy-side investors, this shift raises strategic, operational and risk considerations.
In this interactive Hive Virtual Café, members will discuss the drivers of convergence, explore the potential benefits and pitfalls and share approaches to integrating private credit into multi-asset strategies without losing sight of core investment principles.
• Market Drivers – Decline in public issuance, rising private credit activity and the role of volatility in shaping allocation shifts.
• New Products – The emergence of private credit ETFs and challenges around transparency, pricing and investor protection.
• Strategic Integration – How asset managers are merging public and private credit capabilities – lift-outs, acquisitions, or organic growth.
• Liquidity & Valuation Risks – Implications of making private credit more liquid, including mark-to-market volatility and its impact on perceived performance.
• Technology & Systems – Overcoming operational silos with integrated investment management platforms across public and private credit.
• Long-Term Outlook – Evolving toward multi-asset credit models and cohesive frameworks that operate across both markets.
Portfolio Trading in Fixed Income: Enhancing Execution, Liquidity and Efficiency
10th December 2025 – 4PM (GMT) / 11AM (ET)
EU & US | FI
As portfolio trading continues to gain traction in fixed income markets, buy-side firms are leveraging this approach to improve execution certainty, access liquidity and manage risk more effectively. This session will bring together senior fixed income professionals to explore the latest trends, technological advancements and the evolving role of automation in portfolio trading.
Investing in India: Capitalizing on Opportunities While Managing Market Complexities
19th November 2025 – 8:00AM (GMT) / 16:00PM (SGT)
EU & APAC | FICC
As India continues to be a key destination for global investors, navigating its dynamic market landscape requires a deep understanding of regulatory shifts, liquidity challenges, and evolving investment opportunities. This session will bring together buy-side leaders to explore strategic approaches to investing in India, from optimizing market access to mitigating operational and macroeconomic risks.