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The Rise of Hedge Funds: Exploring Their Impact on Financial Markets

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Hedge funds are significant players in financial markets given the size of their capital bases and the frequency of their trading. as of the end of 2020, hedge funds managed approximately $3.6 There have been various estimates of the percentage of equity volume that is controlled by hedge funds.

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IEX Group to launch its first options exchange

The TRADE

IEX Group has announced the launch of a US options exchange to partner with liquidity providers to tackle risk management challenges faced in the options markets, subject to regulatory approvals. The new exchange will bring IEX’s suite of order protection innovations to better meet the demands of market makers.

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Repo trading becoming an increasing priority for the buy-side

The TRADE

Erik Müller, chief executive of Eurex Clearing described repo as “the oil in the wheels of financial markets,” and a key priority for the business going forward.

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LSEG sees double-digit growth across post-trade as exchange continues to reap benefits of acquisition push

The TRADE

Specifically, securities and reporting revenue grew 7% to £254 million “as payments received relating to the early termination of the Euronext clearing agreement more than offset the in-year impact of lost cash equity clearing revenues and subdued equity market volumes”, while OTC derivatives revenue increased to £517 million, up 28.9%.

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The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: The Start of Great Financial Crisis 2.0?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Banks’ lending activities are constrained by: Regulatory Capital – All banks must maintain a certain amount of common shareholders’ equity to absorb unexpected losses on loans and other assets. These are marked to market value and do affect the bank’s common equity and regulatory capital ratios, such as its CET 1 Ratio.

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People Moves Monday: RBC, Tourmaline Partners, BlueX and more…

The TRADE

Tourmaline Partners hired three new seasoned financial markets executives as managing directors to help strengthen its global trading capabilities. Elsewhere, Kirk is set to oversee and enhance Tourmaline’s services in support of asset managers globally as part of his new role.

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Conscious usage of TCA: Making trade analytics more actionable

The TRADE

In the constantly evolving financial markets landscape, where volatility and complexity are continually featured, the ability to discern the true costs of trading has become paramount for investors and institutions alike. Something that doesn’t extend to all corners of the markets.

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