Boston-based Patterns and Predictions, which offers data-mining tools based on its Bayesian statistics engine and proprietary algorithms in statistical pattern recognition systems, has unv
GMEX Technologies has launched Global Reporting Company Limited (GRC) in partnership with Paris based regulatory and market infrastructure advisory firm CoDiese. GRC offers firms an end-to-end solution to address regulatory trade reporting requirements imposed by G20-led reforms to the derivatives
Axiom Alternative Investments has appointed Laurent Henrio as Portfolio Manager and Antonio Roman as Research Analyst, to support the development and diversification of the firm’s growing London office and fund range. Henrio, who brings 16 years of experience in credit
The UK Court of Appeal has today handed down judgment in a case which considers the circumstances in which an individual who enters into a members’ agreement in a limited liability partnership may be considered to be an employee. Jonathan
Ledgex Systems, a provider of portfolio management solutions for fund of funds and multi-fund managers, has released the next generation of the Ledgex portfolio management platform. Ledgex’s integrated suite delivers new liquidity management and manager research modules that give firms
State Street has acquired BestX, a global market-leading provider of Transaction Cost Analytics (TCA) to support ‘Best Execution’ in OTC markets founded in 2016 by Aman Thind, Pete Eggleston and Oliver Jerome. BestX’s industry leading technology provides state-of-the-art pre-trade and
The introduction of new legislation in Jersey that enables the establishment of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) has the potential to significantly enhance pan-Atlantic business with the US, according to Jersey Finance. The Draft Limited Liability Companies (Jersey) Law was approved
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultant has acquired the assets, employees and operations of Vanbridge, a specialty insurance intermediary, program management, and risk advisory services business. Headquartered in New York, NY, Vanbridge provides products and services at the intersection of the insurance, private
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have signed an arrangement to foster greater cooperation in FinTech. The arrangement supports both authorities’ efforts to facilitate FinTech development and innovation in their respective markets.
By James Williams – Given that around 90% of the hedge fund industry is dominated by smaller managers running between USD100milllion and USD1.5billion in AuM it is perhaps little surprise that smaller, boutique prime brokerage firms are holding their own
