The proliferation of direct market access systems, endless algorithms, and dark pool execution choices have completely altered the trading environment. And, they have created an insatiable appetite for instant, reliable data and global connectivity that you are now responsible for delivering and managing.

Despite constant internal demand for functionality and services, global technology spending by asset management firms has slowed as boards and management retrench. As a technology manager in these challenging times, it’s important to ask the following questions:

• Are your current systems able to support expansion into new asset classes and domiciles?
• With fewer resources, how will your team keep up with system upgrades and maintenance tasks associated with multiple internal systems?
• Are your vendors aligned with your long-term goals and organizational structure?

ITG is prepared to help you understand these issues and answer these questions. Our years of trading insight, technological innovation, and commitment to service have made us a partner dedicated to—and capable of—delivering solutions with the functionality you need—and the control and flexibility you desire.