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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. One widely cited estimate is that hedge funds account for around 5-6% of total equity trading volume in the US. Citadel Securities is one of the leading market-makers in the world.

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big xyt secures €10 million capital injection

The TRADE

big xyt has secured a €10 million capital injection from European growth investment firm Finch Capital, representing the first round of external funding. Earlier this week, big xyt claimed the award for Outstanding Market Data Services Provider – Equities at The TRADE’s coveted Leaders in Trading awards.

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The 20 greatest trading innovations

The TRADE

Order and/or execution management systems (OEMS) Kicking off this whistle-stop summary as the number one most impactful innovation in the industry is the order and/or execution management system (OEMS) – the beating heart of trading desks around the world. CLS Coming in at number three is the multi-currency settlement system, CLS.

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Succesful traders combine data-driven analysis with traditional trading acumen

The TRADE

How are skillsets on the desk having to evolve as the market becomes increasingly technological? The required skillsets on a buy-side FX trading desk are undergoing significant transformation due to technological advancements. Entering the world of FX trading can be both challenging and rewarding.

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Bank of England and FCA to launch joint Digital Securities Sandbox

The TRADE

The Bank of England (BoE) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are working together to operate a new Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) – a regime that will allow firms to use developing technology in the issuance, trading and settlement of securities.

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Repo trading becoming an increasing priority for the buy-side

The TRADE

Robbert Booij The asset class is increasingly becoming a buy-side topic said experts as end clients are voluntarily joining the cleared repo environment, viewing it as a neat instrument to facilitate trading. It’s education, it’s product offering, and marketing potentially as well [that will boost retail trading].

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Securities industry rallies hard against ESMA’s progressive settlement penalties suggestion

The TRADE

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a consultation paper in December 2023 on the CSDR penalty regime seeking input on amendments which may include cash penalties that increase with the length of the settlement fail. On social media however, some experts questioned the consistency of the data.