The Inheritors

In the second of our series talking to the next generation of managers in the Markets world, Eva Szalay sits down with Jacob Leighton, FX STIR trader at HSBC to hear his journey, specifically shifting from sales to trading. The two discuss Jacob’s thoughts on the trend towards greater electronification in STIR markets, amidst broader market structure change; the role of AI; and new initiatives at HSBC. There is also time for a quick chat on market conditions and the benefits of a multi-skilled trading unit.