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C8 Technologies enhances FX hedging platform with carry strategies

The TRADE

The platform is managed by Jonathan Webb, who previously served as head of FX strategy at Jefferies. He has also worked as a FX portfolio manager/proprietary trader at banks and hedge funds, including HSBC, Credit Suisse and Bank of America. “At

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Derivatives: Types of Derivatives, Concepts, and Risks

Peak Frameworks

For example, during the European debt crisis in 2011, Greece entered into a currency swap with Goldman Sachs, which had the effect of concealing the true extent of its debt and exacerbating the severity of the crisis when it was discovered. Speculation, on the other hand, involves taking on risks in the hope of making a profit.

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Single-Manager Hedge Funds: The Best Way to Get a Recurring Guest Spot on CNBC?

Mergers and Inquisitions

They might have separate teams for specific strategies or markets, but everything is run under a single Profit & Loss statement (P&L). This setup creates many differences with multi-manager (MM) hedge funds , from investment styles to recruiting and careers.

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