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big xyt, an independent provider of smart data and execution analytics solutions to the global trading and investment community, has been selected by Cowen Execution Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cowen Inc, to further strengthen Cowen’s European equities trading platform and help identify unique liquidity opportunities for its clients.
By providing granular metrics alongside bespoke dashboards, big xyt will give CESL an edge in navigating Europe’s complex equities markets.
Bybit, one of the world’s fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges, has completed its integration of MetaTrader 4 (MT4) for forex (FX) and contract for differences (CFD) trading.
MT4 offers advanced technical analysis, a flexible trading system, and algorithmic trading tools.
Developed by MetaQuotes, MT4’s functionalities on Bybit will be available to all Bybit users. Upon launch, Bybit users can trade USDT perpetual contracts 24/7, with low spreads, while leveraging on our deep liquidity. They can also integrate Expert Advisors for an automated trading experience, allowing them to integrate their trading scripts from other providers offering MT4.
Tether, a popular cryptocurrency for trading bitcoin which is supposedly pegged to the value of the dollar, has attracted the attention of short-sellers including Fir Tree Partners and Viceroy Research, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Both hedge funds are said to have placed bets that the price of tether, the largest stable coin with about USD82 billion in circulation, will fall.
The report credits Matt Ballensweig, co-head of trading and lending at Genesis Global Trading, a crypto brokerage for professional investors, as the source of the information. Ballensweig is also reported as saying that up to
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 Era”, which ultimately proved extremely costly to reverse, the report credits Brevan Howard as saying in a note to shareholders of one of its listed funds.
The mammoth macro hedge fund also believes that the Fed is “significantly” behind the curve with regards to raising interest rates, advising that they should be between 4 and 6 per cent currently.
Eventus Systems, a global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, has appointed Nick Wallis as Managing Director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Wallis has extensive experience in financial markets, energy derivatives and technology, including 12 years at Nasdaq, where he ran its surveillance sales and account management in EMEA.
Based in London, where he has spent most of his career, Wallis reports to Scott Schroeder, Global Head of Sales for Eventus. The firm continues to expand its presence in EMEA, with plans to further grow the sales, account management and support
Caravel Capital Investments Inc, the management company for Caravel Capital Fund Limited, a multi-strategy market-neutral hedge fund based in The Bahamas, has engaged Caledonia Capital Incorporated.
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 complexities of this maturing asset class will also provide a boon to institutional adoption of crypto and digital assets.
“The number one question we get is “how much do I allocate?” There are challenges and risks institutional investors need to consider when sizing their crypto allocation,” cautions Chris Matta, President of 3iQ Digital Assets (US), “this is a really volatile space, which
Apex Group has appointed Dr Ryan Lemand as a Non-Executive Director of FundRock Investment Management Services (ME) Ltd (FundRock Middle East).
Lemand brings decades of financial services experience including as the former Senior Executive Officer and Board Director of ADS Investment Solutions, the ADSS Group’s Wealth and Asset Management Company, which he launched and grew to become one of the largest companies in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Prior to this, he was the Senior Advisor and Head of Risk Management at the Emirates Securities & Commodities Authority, the UAE’s federal securities regulator. He previously held the role
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 we have received for our work in the Global Blockchain and Cryptocurrency industry. This award is a testament to Seward & Kissel’s commitment to the digital asset industry and our client-first approach to solving complex legal issues that arise with an emerging industry.”
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Seward & Kissel LLP, founded in 1890, is a leading U.S. law firm with a
Samuel Crispino, Senior Vice President
“NAV Fund Administration (“NAV”) is honored to be the inaugural recipient of the Best Administrator award at the Hedgeweek US Digital Assets Awards 2022. Thank you to everyone who voted, to our clients, and to the NAV Fund Administration team, who have all made this possible.
This award is especially meaningful as it represents the evolution of the industry to a new, digital frontier. NAV was established thirty years ago, and this award recognises how we have grown and adapted as an organisation committed to putting technology at the forefront of our business. It celebrates
