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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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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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Leaders in Trading 2024: Industry Person of the Year shortlist revealed

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The TRADE is delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees for the Industry Person of the Year Award 2024. Industry Person of the Year 2024 shortlist: James Baugh, managing director, head of European market structure, TD Cowen James Baugh is an industry stalwart, having worked in the financial markets for over 25 years.

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NURP’s Algorithmic Trading Accelerator Turbocharges Trading Skills

Global Banking & Finance

Algorithmic trading, popularly called algo trading, has perhaps changed the way traders analyze data and make investment decisions in the digital financial market. It has introduced an advanced approach to trading that combines unprecedented speed, precision, and efficiency. This is where Nurp steps […]

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Succesful traders combine data-driven analysis with traditional trading acumen

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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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The TRADE announces Leaders in Trading 2024 award winners

The TRADE

The TRADE is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Leaders in Trading awards, with the recipients honoured at a ceremony held last night at The Savoy, London. Keeping it within the family, M&G Investments also took home the award for Trading Desk of the Year.

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How to start trading forex

Global Banking & Finance

How to start trading forex Introduction to forex trading What is forex trading? Forex, short for foreign exchange, is the world’s largest financial market where currencies are bought and sold. It’s a decentralized marketplace where participants can trade one currency for another.

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