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Hedge

An investment made to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset, typically involving derivative contracts like options and futures.

Hedge News

Repo
European repo contracts outstanding value up 7.1% YoY, ICMA finds

The European Repo and Collateral Council has released the results of its 47th semi-annual survey of the European repo market

Technology
Copper launches triparty collateral management solution for OTC derivatives

The new solution aims to support the expansion of clients’ OTC derivatives trading via DVChain International’s Centaur Markets

Technology
Hazeltree selects Necto API for zConnect platform

This integration aims to offer support for hedge funds, private equity firms, and fund administrators, as well as to enhance Hazeltree’s global bank connectivity network

Industry
Fidelity and Stone Coast work on bundled hedge fund solution

The strategic relationship aims to create a new bundle of solutions for hedge funds, including prime brokerage and fund administration

Industry
PASLA welcomes Trading Apps

Established more than a decade ago, Trading Apps is a software business that seeks to solve long-standing securities finance industry challenges

People moves
Belasri leaves SG Americas Securities

Elias Belasri spent nearly 12 years with the firm, serving in various capacities in London and New York

Industry
Moomoo Malaysia launches US options

This new feature will allow users to diversify their investment strategies, hedge positions, and gain more control over their portfolios, the firm says

Industry
PostTrade 360°: New possibilities in collateral management

Alongside effective data analytics, there is also value in the flexibility of having access to different solutions, according to the panel