How Long-Only Fund Managers Can Optimise Execution
In this blog, the second in our series focusing on trading system requirements of long only fund managers. We take a closer look at how long only funds can benefit from specific…
What do long-only funds look for in a trading system?
People often talk about the ‘buy side’ in generic terms, but buy side investment firms come in all shapes and sizes, from small teams of quants running systematic trading strategies, to multinational…
Unlocking the Power of Advanced EMS Solutions for Hedge Funds
In today’s highly competitive financial markets, hedge funds are constantly seeking innovative ways to gain an edge over their competitors. One key area of focus is the trading process itself, where established…
Supporting Proprietary Trading Firms in Volatile Markets
Proprietary trading firms serve a crucial role in the world’s financial markets by providing liquidity, a particularly important function when markets are as volatile as they have been recently. For the firms…
In our article published last year, ‘Keeping Pace with Pairs’, we noted the continued popularity of pairs trading amongst investment managers and explored TORA’s pairs trading functionality in some depth. Market Volatility…
Why New Launch Hedge Funds Need to Choose Technology Wisely
In 2021, the total capital invested in hedge funds grew to over $4 trillion, a 10% rise on the previous year. Despite the changing economic backdrop in 2022, with the S&P 500…
Why Automating Post-Trade Workflow is Essential for Buy Side Firms
For hedge funds and other buy side firms, post-trade workflows can be somewhat labour intensive. Processes such as allocations, matching trades with counterparties, reconciling commissions and fees, and generating an accurate shadow…
Accessing FX Liquidity in a Multi-Asset Environment
Buy side firms wishing to access FX liquidity in today’s markets face a number of challenges. This is particularly true if they are managing a multi-asset fund, running strategies that include an…
Bridging the Gap Between OEMS and Outsourced Trading
In recent years, across multiple industries, there has been a general trend towards outsourcing. The financial markets industry is no different, as is evidenced by the growth of ‘as-a-service’ offerings from technology…
Most financial institutions today are heavily reliant on their systems, vendors and technology partners to ensure the efficient running of their businesses. The level of support they receive from those vendors and…
