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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 Some of these impacts include market liquidity, risk and efficiency, and can be both positive and negative for financial markets.

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Unpacking the 20 most impact financial regulations from the last 20 years

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Over the past two decades, several critical financial market regulations have been implemented globally, particularly in response to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). The years following 2008’s GFC experienced continued financial regulatory reform.

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Citi employs blockchain for new FX solution

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The new application, currently available to clients, was created as part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) ‘project guardian’ – a collaborative initiative between MAS and financial market players “seeking to test the feasibility of applications in asset tokenization and DeFi, while managing risks to financial stability and integrity”.

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Repo trading becoming an increasing priority for the buy-side

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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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Derivatives: Types of Derivatives, Concepts, and Risks

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The advent of derivatives in the 1970s marked a significant milestone in global finance, offering a structured risk management approach and fostering efficient price discovery. These complex instruments enable investors to hedge risks, speculate on future price movements, and exploit arbitrage opportunities.

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US same day settlement ‘not a good idea’ despite technological advancement

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In a letter to ESMA, the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) was against the immediate shift to T+0, stating: “We emphasise that we do not consider a default T+0 settlement cycle for securities transactions to be a realistic or desirable near-term policy objective.” asset-backed securities)”.

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What is a Business Cycle? Expansion, Peak, Contraction, and Trough

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During this period, businesses often expand their operations, capital expenditure increases, and markets tend to perform strongly. Such a conducive environment frequently spurs significant investment opportunities and robust financial activity. This phase typically involves increased market volatility and heightened investment risk.