In Part 1 of this two-part series, we discussed some of the challenges around order generation in FX management that confront asset managers undergoing a merger or acquisition. Specifically, we looked at issues that arise when firms seek to combine and rationalize...
Mergers and acquisitions between asset management firms are at a historical high, driven by margin compression, the ascendance of passive management, and growing regulatory compliance costs. A thorny FX management challenge facing asset management firms is the need to...
Collateralized OTC derivatives transactions help firms reduce credit risk when dealing with smaller, less capitalized counterparties, during periods of market shocks, and when holding long-dated positions. However, managing, monitoring and optimizing collateral places...
An increasingly critical middle office function is delivering accurate and timely position data to the front office and ensuring redundancy with outsourced back-office services. This article discusses the operational, regulatory and competitive drivers for automated...
The buy-side middle office is undergoing significant change, as new regulations, increased use of OTC derivatives and fee compression force firms to reevaluate their existing staffing, workflows and technology. This Insight explores those changes, and discusses how a...
Charles River recently discussed how Smart Beta products can improve portfolio diversification, minimise undesirable correlation risk, and deliver better risk-adjusted performance. This article continues the discussion, focusing on the pivotal role of factor models in...
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