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

OfficeHours

Hedge funds are significant players in financial markets given the size of their capital bases and the frequency of their trading. It’s important to note that hedge fund activity in financial markets can have a significant impact on stock prices and market volatility, even if hedge funds do not control the majority of the volume.

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Trade associations emphasise need for credit ratings to bolster EU corporate bond transparency regime

The TRADE

Particularly, as overly prompt dissemination of trade information could lead to a negative impact on market liquidity.

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SIX unveils new bot providing clients enhanced insight into corporates’ movements

The TRADE

Speaking to The TRADE Annelotte De Nanassy , senior product manager, financial information at SIX, explained: “SIX Bot was created as a direct result of feedback from our clients. The move comes on the back off surging client demand for insight into where corporates are moving and why.

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Data quality more important than cost, Coalition Greenwich and SIX survey finds

The TRADE

Shai Popat, managing director of product and commercial strategy, financial information at SIX, said: “With the cost of market data predicted to rise again over the next 12 months, it is significant that data quality came top of the list of concerns.”

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Succesful traders combine data-driven analysis with traditional trading acumen

The TRADE

Additionally, maintaining strong relationships with liquidity providers is essential for handling larger orders and keeping up with market trends. FX trading desks are the ideal workplace for individuals who are technically skilled, hungry to learn and have a keen interest in financial markets, regardless of their initial disciplines.

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Recent EU consolidated tape compromise is a ‘missed opportunity’, says AFME

The TRADE

Following last week’s agreement, a real-time EU-level consolidated tape for a range of assets traded in the EU will be established, including key information such as the price of instruments and the volume and time of transactions. Data from all trading platforms will be included in the consolidated tape. However, this is unconfirmed.

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The Insider’s Guide to Insider Trading

Peak Frameworks

Insider trading , a highly controversial topic in financial ethics and law, involves the trading of a public company's stock by individuals with access to non-public, material information about the company. At its core, it undermines the fundamental principle of fairness in the market.

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