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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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Short selling forecast to rise in China as regulations are relaxed, according to Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is seeing more securities lending activity in Asia. The rise in short selling reflects the weakness of the Hang Seng. Demand continues to surge while available inventory value falls.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

European rules on shorting could harm hedge fund strategies and investors

Legislation by European Union could have a negative impact on the shorting strategies used by a large number of hedge funds. Excessive rules could make fund managers exit strategies and the EU.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011secure

Advent in hedge fund software link up with Syncova

Advent Software has bought Syncova Solutions, a UK-based company that provides margin management and financing software to hedge funds and prime brokers.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Mar 2011secure

Hedge funds face challenges of 2011 with optimism

The hedge fund industry is regaining its swagger and confidence. Performance is back and inflows are trending upwards. The next 12 months could be an exciting time for the industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Dec 2010secure

Zirpolo to run KDC securities lending portfolio

Kellner DiLeo & Company has hired former Credit Suisse managing director Rory Zirpolo as the portfolio manager for its matched book securities lending strategy, KDC Alpha.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Nov 2010secure

Audio: Questions raised over supposed exit of hedge fund managers from London

The latest edition of the Naked Short Club featured discussion on whether hedge fund managers were really fleeing from London as well as short-selling restrictions and other regulatory developments.

Hedge Funds Review | 22 Oct 2010 | screening image

Audio: Double dip recession and the impact of regulation on hedge funds discussed

The latest N@ked Short Club discussed volatility, the prospects of a double-dip recession, US banking reforms and EU prudential directives as well as prime brokerage and securities lending.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jul 2010 | screening image

ING plans development of synthetic prime brokerage business with hire of Colin Bugler

ING has ambitious plans to create a multi-asset class synthetic prime brokerage product for hedge funds and has hired industry veteran Colin Bugler to run the business.

Hedge Funds Review | 24 Jun 2010secure

Technology quandary

How will technology requirements change over the next 12–24 months? What are the technological challenges facing hedge fund administration?

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Apr 2010

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