Mr. Hughes has been with Axonic since its founding (2010), previously working with Clay DeGiacinto at Tower Research Capital. Appointed COO in 2019 and CCO in 2024, he oversees Axonic’s compliance program, operational processes, counterparty due diligence, valuation, and trade allocations, along with IT development, cybersecurity, and office management.
Prior to Axonic, Mr. Hughes was Operations Manager at Tower Research Capital, Head of Operations at Dynamic Credit Partners, and held roles at Nomura and Deutsche Bank. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Delaware.
Pete Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, joined Bloomberg TV to share his views on credit market dynamics, Federal Reserve policy and fiscal challenges as we move into 2025. Reflecting on 2024, Cecchini described it as a year of “manic narratives,” with market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts shifting dramatically. In September, the Fed […]
Business Wire shared that Axonic Capital has named James “JJ” Jordan as a Partner. With nearly 20 years of experience, Mr. Jordan previously led the growth of Taconic Capital’s commercial real estate platform. “We see an extraordinary opportunity in the CRE market as the asset class undergoes a period of transformation,” said Clayton DeGiacinto, Axonic’s […]
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 […]