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Order management systems come into focus as on-exchange OTC derivatives clearing nears

Software for hedge funds has become a multi-billion dollar business. The complexity of trading markets coupled with the increasing speed of transactions present challenges for technology providers.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

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Clearing to get boost from more to exchanges by OTC derivatives

A revolution is coming in clearing, as regulations require central clearing for OTC derivatives. Market conditions mean clients are obsessed by the financial stability of clearing counterparties.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Risk and compliance issues top agenda for software providers to hedge fund industry

As new regulations come into force for hedge funds, more information will need to be collected and formatted for use in compliance and risk reporting both internally and externally to regulators.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Hedge funds embrace lower cost model of cloud technology

Cloud technology could push down the costs for hedge funds of all sizes but fears remain over the counterparty risk of having one service provider for IT. Many are moving to the lower cost model.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Data provision and analysis critical for hedge funds business

Bloomberg has responded to changing regulatory and market conditions by creating a service feeding critical data, analysis and insight directly into enterprise information technology infrastructures.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Vote of confidence for providers in results from service provider rankings 2011

Service providers play a key role in the smooth operation of hedge fund management companies. Their role has become even more central as increased regulation and risk controls take centre stage.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Hedge fund strategies get boost from automatic corporate action notifications

Hedge fund managers could get early notification of corporate actions through an automated system that aims to help them to mitigate the risks associated with managing corporate events.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Hedge Funds Review launches first service provider rankings

Hedge Funds Review is compiling its first service provider rankings list, giving hedge fund and fund of hedge funds managers as well as investors a chance to rate service providers.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Oct 2011

Hedge funds see cloud as effective way to outsource IT infrastructure

Hedge fund managers are outsourcing IT infrastructure to the cloud as a way to save money. However, counterparty risk, security and reliability are of particular concern to investors.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

Tabb pegs OTC clearing-related technology spending at $3.3 billion

Clearing houses and dealers are spending billions on technology to prepare for OTC derivatives clearing but costs may ultimately be passed to clients.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Sep 2011secure

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