Bond Execution
Execution services supporting clients transacting in government and corporate bonds across international credit markets. Through established dealer relationships and voice-led market access, clients can source liquidity and execute fixed-income trades efficiently within transparent, well-governed execution frameworks.
Execution-Only Service
Global Credit Markets
Government & Corporate Bonds
Client Base
Private Clients, Professional Investors, Family Offices and Institutional Market Participants
Market Coverage
Access to global credit markets through established dealer relationships and trading counterparties.
Government Bonds
UK Gilts, US Treasuries and major developed sovereign debt markets
Corporate Bonds
Investment-grade and high-yield corporate credit
International Credit Markets
Global liquidity across dealer networks and fixed income counterparties
At a Glance
- Execution-only bond trading service
- Access to global government and corporate credit markets
- Private, professional and institutional clients
- Voice-led fixed income execution
- FCA-regulated framework
Service Leadership
Luke Heatley
Sales Trader – Bond Execution
Luke Heatley leads the Bond Execution service at GIS UK and oversees fixed income execution, dealer relationships and client engagement across international credit markets.
Service Detail
The Bond Execution service enables clients to transact in government and corporate bonds across global credit markets through established dealer relationships and trading counterparties. The service focuses specifically on fixed income execution, enabling clients to access available liquidity and implement investment decisions efficiently.
Execution is provided on an execution-only basis, meaning clients retain responsibility for their investment decisions while GIS UK handles the technical execution of trading instructions. Transactions may include sovereign bonds, corporate credit and other fixed income instruments sourced through recognised market counterparties.
Investment advice, portfolio management, and discretionary trading are not provided as part of this service. All activity operates within clearly defined regulatory permissions and established best execution policies designed to deliver fair and transparent outcomes.
Clients benefit from voice-led execution supported by experienced market practitioners. They interact directly with global dealers and market counterparties to identify available liquidity and facilitate efficient trade execution. This approach allows orders to be handled across fragmented credit markets while maintaining transparency throughout execution.
Settlement and custody arrangements are coordinated through established operational frameworks to support the efficient completion of bond transactions across international markets.
Key Features
Credit Market Access
Access to global government and corporate bond markets through established dealer networks and market counterparties.
Execution Methods
Voice-led bond execution supported by experienced market practitioners
Liquidity Sourcing
Direct interaction with credit market counterparties to locate available liquidity
Reporting
Execution confirmations and post-trade reporting
Settlement
Coordinated settlement through established operational frameworks
Delivery & Governance
How the service is delivered
- Client requirements are established through onboarding and documentation processes prior to trading activity.
- Execution instructions are handled through established fixed income market relationships.
- Activity operates within defined regulatory permissions and best execution policies.
- Ongoing support is provided throughout the client relationship.
Governance and regulation
- The service operates under FCA regulatory permissions for execution-only activities.
- Execution parameters are clearly defined and maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Safeguards and controls help ensure client protection and regulatory compliance.
Speak To The Service Team
If you would like to discuss Bond Execution or speak directly with the service lead, please contact us.