Jibrel Network, a protocol with built-in regulatory compliance allowing anyone to put traditional assets like currencies, bonds and other financial instruments on the blockchain, has launched a platform that will enable licensed entities to sell tokenised, compliant securities. Jibrel, which
PortfolioScience, a provider of on-demand risk management systems, has released a new set of analytics aimed at energy derivatives. Working with Stamford, CT-based Harbour Square Capital Management, a hedge fund focusing on natural gas trading, PortfolioScience has developed Volatility-Adjusted Futures,
Ransomware threats are on the rise – WannaCry and Petya are just the beginning. To prevent future cyber threats from causing harm, financial and investment firms should employ security practices that include deep layers of protection. Here are five suggestions
Cayman based corporate governance firm, Five Continents Partners, has added a highly-experienced hedge fund Chief Operating Officer (COO) to its growing team. Richard Muckle (pictured), has joined Five Continents Partners this month as a director. Although new to Five Continents,
Linedata, a software solution provider to the investment management and credit industries, has released the latest version of Linedata Icon, the firm’s flagship fund accounting solution. Linedata says the latest release is part of the continuing programme of functional and
The Alternative Investment Management Association has launched a new initiative aimed at improving transparency around diversity and inclusion within the global hedge fund and alternative investment industry. Hedge fund industry trade group AIMA, in partnership with investment consultancy Albourne Partners,
Hedge fund managers are leaning on their technology partners more than ever as they seek to automate the investment management lifecycle, front through back. With regulation such as MiFID II just around the corner (it comes into effect 3 January
Confluence, one of the investment management industry’s leading reporting, data management and analytics companies, delivers technology as a solution to enhance the operational efficiency of its clients. The platform supports a vast array of clients globally running mutual funds, ETFs,
By Michael O’Brien (pictured), Nasdaq – Ask buy side firms about the areas where they are most vulnerable to legal action, and they will likely put insider trading on the list. In the last few years, regulators around the world
With so much change happening in the funds industry, it is imperative that technologists keep pace to help hedge funds optimise operations. In that regard, Eze Software has been busy developing new functionality across the Eze Investment Suite, with MiFID
