Hedge funds
The unknown risk on the flip side of the basis trade
US mutual funds have amassed record notionals in Treasury futures that in some cases exceed their AUM
Hedge funds rev up short-vol trade in zero-day options
Firms are capping exposures to avoid a rerun of 2018’s ‘Volmageddon’ unwind
AI model uses quantum maths to learn like a human
Could the next big breakthrough in machine learning come from the world of finance?
Margin failings raise concern over Treasury basis trade
Opaque models at clearing houses cast doubt on calculations for concentration add-on
FX HedgePool launches all-to-all FX swaps matching
P2P platform starts daily matching and opens up to banks, hedge funds and ECNs
PTFs loaded up on US Treasuries during SVB collapse
Treasury official says non-bank interdealer market share rose 10 percentage points in March as dealers retreated
SEC to delay US Treasury clearing mandate, dealer rule
A final vote on proposed US Treasury market reforms is now expected in early 2024
Safeguarding the future: ensuring cyber security in hedge funds
This paper explores the increasingly complex cybersecurity threats facing hedge funds and asset managers, including real-life case study examples, and reveals why a multi-faceted cybersecurity approach is needed to keep pace with emerging risks.
People: Estrada, Horne out in Credit Suisse rout, Belsher to Barclays, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
Eurex repo haircutting to move to Prisma futures model
Switch will open cross-margining opportunities between repo and futures
The importance of data-driven decision-making in Apac
Embracing data-driven decision-making enabled by digital technologies is crucial for the success of lending institutions in Apac
Apac banks put trust in pre‑trade
Amid tougher trading conditions, Apac banks are making greater use of pre‑trade analytics to inform their strategies and reduce risk. But how successful are these tools?
Navigating IFRS 9: strategies for effective implementation and moving beyond
There has been a constant change within the landscape of financial reporting, and IFRS 9 has been proven to be a critical component.
US takes scissors to repos. In Europe, it’s not cut and dried
Stateside banks fear disadvantage over haircut rules that EU sees as not ready to implement
How repo roll risk could spoil US Treasury basis trade
Financing worries emerge as popular trade becomes increasingly reliant on overnight repo
Court showdown looms for SEC private adviser rules
Legal victory for the regulator would establish new powers of prohibition, critics claim
Using emerging technologies to improve the risk management function
This white paper discusses why capital markets firms need access to the most innovative technologies, real-time analytics, and timely and accurate data for better and faster decision-making in the risk function.
Adapting to economic uncertainty: internal audit’s journey
In this report, internal auditors in different sectors have shared their experiences and strategies, providing valuable insights for others facing similar challenges
SEC rewrite of criteria for investor ‘group’ alarms buy-siders
Hedge funds fear it will freeze out activists and have chilling effect on everyday discussions
Hedge funds turn to exotics for EM carry trades
Traders eye dual digitals to cheapen up carry plays
Hedge funds ease off profitable China FX options trade
Some still hold positions but an appreciating renminbi may make them less profitable for now
Boaz versus BlackRock: the fight over closed-end funds
Saba founder says he never planned to be an activist investor. Now he’s battling BlackRock – again
SEC plans ‘pose reverse-engineering threat to quant funds’
Managers say proposed disclosure rules would lead to less efficient markets
Hedge funds raise stakes in fight over dealer rule
Two prominent industry bodies file legal papers in key court case over SEC’s proposed extension of dealer definition