Mr. Hughes joined Axonic at inception and previously worked with Clay DeGiacinto at Tower Research Capital. He was named Chief Operating Officer in 2019 and took on the additional role of Chief Compliance Offer in 2024. Mr. Hughes is responsible for Axonic’s compliance program and oversight of daily operational processes related to the Firm’s trading activities, and he plays an active role in counterparty due diligence, valuation supervision, and allocation processes and procedures. Additionally, he manages IT development, cyber security, and office management functions. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Hughes was Operations Manager at Tower Research Capital, after serving as Head of Operations at Dynamic Credit Partners. Previously, he held operations roles at Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management and Deutsche Bank. Mr. Hughes received a BA in Economics from the University of Delaware.
Axonic Capital’s Chief Risk Officer, Lu Chang, CFA, FRM, CAIA, recently shared her expertise in risk management during a #RISK Digital US webinar, “Navigating New Norms: Reinventing Risk Management in Today’s Investment Landscape.” Drawing on her extensive experience, Lu discussed the importance of leveraging diversification, conducting in-depth market research, and remaining adaptable to navigate […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell (9/17), providing his view on the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cut. While acknowledging the possibility of a 50bps reduction, Cecchini emphasized how unusual a cut so large would be. Historically, the Fed has only made such cuts during unscheduled meetings or when […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell (9/17), providing his view on the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cut. While acknowledging the possibility of a 50bps reduction, Cecchini emphasized how unusual a cut so large would be. Historically, the Fed has only made such cuts during unscheduled meetings or when […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell (9/17), providing his view on the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cut. While acknowledging the possibility of a 50bps reduction, Cecchini emphasized how unusual a cut so large would be. Historically, the Fed has only made such cuts during unscheduled meetings or when […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently shared his market insights on CNBC’s Closing Bell, discussing the economic outlook and the implications of anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. Cecchini highlighted the complexities facing the market, stressing the importance of strategic portfolio management during these uncertain times. “What’s priced in? How can we really reasonably […]