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The trading desk, rewired

From the rise of electronic trading in credit markets to the operational risk associated with AI-driven automation, explore the trends changing how institutional trading platforms are built and used. 

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Electronic trading’s expanding across institutional markets, bringing platform design, workflow efficiency, and operational resilience into sharper focus. But scale, liquidity, and complexity still determine when automation works best—and when traders need to step in.

60%

of trading activity is expected to go through electronic channels in 2026.1

70%

 of trading activity is expected to go through electronic channels by 2027.1

22%

of traders say ease of platform access and experience is the main factor in their choice.1

“If you look at ticket sizes between €5-10m, around 55% of all trades are traded off-venue and 45% electronically, and it is around a 60%/40% split off-venue vs electronic in trade sizes of €25-50m. So, unsurprisingly, our data suggests that smaller trade sizes correlate more closely with an increased use of electronic trading.” 

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How are trading platforms evolving?

Jul 31, 2026

Trading platforms are adapting at speed to changing client needs, rising volumes, and more complex workflows across institutional markets. J.P. Morgan’s Andrew Cole, Head of Execute Product; Patrick Whelan, Global Head of FICC Digital Markets; and Richard Lascelles, Head of Credit Digital Markets discuss what it means for the future of electronic trading.

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References

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J.P Morgan Markets e-Trading Survey 2026