SteelEye, the UK-based compliance technology and data analytics firm, has announced plans to bolster its footprint by expanding into North America. SteelEye, which has seen rapid growth in Europe since launching in 2017, delivers a comprehensive SaaS-based regulatory technology (regtech)
OptionMetrics, an options database and analytics provider for institutional investors and academic researchers worldwide, has released its new IvyDB Signed Volume 2.0 dataset. The dataset now provides even more data on daily option market order flows and buy/sell pressure, and
Market volatility and high volume have exposed weaknesses in trading systems and technology offerings. This has led to reductions in service and increased down time in trading offerings. Providers with the ability to overcome these challenges have stood in good
Buoyancy in the hedge fund industry, following a year of strong performance, bodes well for the prime brokerage business. Numerous new funds are being launched and prudent prime players are benefiting from the renewed interest in the asset class.
MackeyRMS, a provider of SaaS-based research management software, and InsiderScore, a provider of actionable data and analytics on publicly traded companies, have expanded their executive team with the appointment of Andrew Robson as CEO of the combined business. Read the full
Transparency, trust and a clear understanding of the prime broker’s risk management process can help managers build long-term sustainable relationships with their providers. This is especially critical among boutique and mini-prime brokers. These firms are meeting a growing need among
Although it ushered in a whole host of new challenges, when it came to client and audience engagement, the Covid-19 pandemic levelled the playing field between the big banks and smaller players in the prime brokerage market. It encouraged dialogue
Essentia Analytics (Essentia), a provider of behavioural data analytics and consulting services for professional investors, has launched a series of workshops for investment professionals and asset management teams focusing on mitigating bias, improving decision making, and enhancing outcomes at an
By A Paris – Just four months into 2021 and the hedge fund industry had already experienced two major events affecting prime brokerage – the GameStop run and the Archegos collapse. Though these incidents may have rocked some firms, others have held strong
City Credit Capital, a world leading multi-asset brokerage group, is pleased to announce that City Credit Capital (Cayman) has been formally granted a full broker dealer license by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). The company, which plans to expand
