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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. According to a report by Hedge Fund Research, Inc., as of the end of 2020, hedge funds managed approximately $3.6 Hedge funds can take concentrated positions.

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Hedge funds told to strengthen liquidity preparedness for margin and collateral calls

The TRADE

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released a consultation report highlighting the need for policy adjustments to address liquidity strains in the non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFI) sector – such as hedge funds – particularly during periods of heightened margin and collateral calls amidst market stress.

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Eurex focused on harmonising onto one risk management framework

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Michael Peters At a recent roundtable, Deutsche Börse Group derivatives exchange, Eurex, shared its plan to harmonise onto one risk management infrastructure over the next two years. Almost a decade ago, back in 2014, Eurex clearing was a leading innovator when it came to real-time risk management.

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Understanding Portfolio Valuations: The Backbone of Smart Investing and Risk Management

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These valuations are crucial for fund and investment managers, as transparency and consistency is important for individual investors, large institutions and other stakeholders. But why are they so important, and what do they really mean for your investment decisions and risk management strategies?

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Commodity Hedge Funds: The Most Lucrative “Hidden Gem” in Finance?

Mergers and Inquisitions

If you want to work in the most cyclical role in the finance industry, it’s hard to beat commodity hedge funds. Many of the largest hedge funds put commodity trading within their global macro strategies , but plenty of smaller funds, banks, and desks make it a separate category or focus on commodities within their macro strategies.

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The TRADE predictions series 2024: Foreign exchange, it’s all about swaps and forwards

The TRADE

Eric Huttman, chief executive, MillTechFX Despite the relative calming of FX volatility compared to 2022, the management of currency risk was still a top priority for fund managers throughout 2023. Our

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Getaround aims to scale car-sharing platform with HyreCar acquisition

TechCrunch: M&A

That money will likely be used to fund the HyreCar acquisition; Getaround said it will pay for the startup with cash on hand and expects the deal to close May 16. HyreCar brings other assets to the table, including extensive user data and strong risk management solutions, according to Zaid. million in cash and cash equivalents.