As the hedge fund industry expands into newer markets and asset classes, smaller prime brokers can carve out boutique offerings in niche and specialist areas – but scalability challenges remain.
Over half of new ESG jobs at hedge funds over the past two years have been filled by women, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites a study by HFObserver, an online employment data platform focused on the
New trends – from technology and data to digital assets and ESG – are transforming the way hedge fund firms invest and operate. What new innovations, products and services are prime brokers offering to keep pace with this evolution?
The hedge fund industry got back to monthly gains in March, eking out a 0.39% return for the month, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions.
Hedge funds risk being caught in Phase 6 of the Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR) without adequate preparation owing to continued uncertainty over whether they are in scope, according to a report from Acuiti. In the face of a “perfect storm”
As hedge fund assets rise and performance rebounds, prime brokers can be a critical part of the industry’s growth. The hedge fund industry is on the up. Following several years of patchy manager performances, a number of high-profile closures, and
SEI Novus, an investor data and analytics solution, has released its monthly pan-European short position data for March, revealing a increase in significant increase in activity.
Hedge fund Brevan Howard is predicting an increased threat of a wage-price spiral crisis, last seen in the 1970s, due to high inflation and tight labour markets, according to a report by Bloomberg. A similar situation arose during the “Volcker
Sizing a digital assets allocation correctly is one of the most strategic and challenging decisions institutional investors need to make when considering an investment in this asset class. Being judicious in their manager selection process and understanding the risks and
Anthony Tu-Sekine, Partner, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency “We are extremely honored to be receiving the Best Law Firm – Overall in the Hedgeweek US Digital Assets Awards. We are very grateful to our clients and industry colleagues for the recognition that
