Liontrust, the specialist active asset manager, has expanded its relationship with The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY"), a global financial services company, by announcing the outsourcing of its trading for investment funds and institutional accounts to BNY’s Buy-Side Trading Solutions group.

Liontrust’s UK-based traders have joined BNY, ensuring continuity of service for its investment teams and clients. The outsourcing of trading to BNY will provide Liontrust with access to a global network of brokers and venues, allowing the firm to respond to market developments in real-time and extend its capabilities beyond UK trading hours. Liontrust can now leverage BNY’s global trading solutions, which reach 100 global markets across all major asset classes, including a wide range of fixed income and derivative products.

John Ions, Chief Executive Officer of Liontrust, commented: “This is a strategic relationship that advances Liontrust’s competitive position by leveraging BNY’s strengths. BNY has extensive global trading capabilities that will provide sophisticated execution, operational efficiency and economies of scale for Liontrust and our clients.

“Trading for asset managers has changed significantly over the past few years with the increasing use of automation and technological developments. While this presents opportunities for greater efficiency and returns, it also requires careful management of the associated risks and a significant investment in technology to compete. Our collaboration with BNY will enable Liontrust to achieve this.”

Liontrust will benefit from BNY’s advanced technology and data analysis capabilities, providing additional tools and market insights to support informed decision-making and improved execution. With almost half of Liontrust’s investments and trading now outside of the UK, this global trading service will support the firm’s growth ambitions.

Adam Vos, Global Head of Markets at BNY added: “We are thrilled to welcome Liontrust’s traders to BNY’s Buy-Side Trading Solutions team. This builds on the longstanding relationship between both firms, most recently collaborating to implement Liontrust’s data solution to enhance investment management, client service and scalability in July last year. We look forward to working with Liontrust so its investment teams can continue to access new markets and opportunities and achieve long-term success.”