The article discusses the concept of 'trading as a service' in capital markets, highlighting its potential to provide scale benefits for regional and national banks that struggle to compete with larger institutions. It outlines how larger banks can offer execution and technology services to smaller banks, allowing them to retain client relationships while improving their operational capabilities. The article emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, senior sponsorship, and resource commitment for successful implementation. It also notes the challenges faced by smaller banks in achieving scale and the mixed results of existing trading service offerings.

The article discusses the concept of 'trading as a service' in capital markets, highlighting its potential to provide scale benefits for regional and national banks that struggle to compete with larger institutions. It outlines how larger banks can offer execution and technology services to smaller banks, allowing them to retain client relationships while improving their operational capabilities. The article emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, senior sponsorship, and resource commitment for successful implementation. It also notes the challenges faced by smaller banks in achieving scale and the mixed results of existing trading service offerings.