Hedge funds need to take care to protect their online reputation and reduce the impact of adverse or out of date information on the internet, according to communications consulting firm Lumentus.
The use of equity index futures is growing as more fund managers look for greater transparency in exchange traded contracts that can deliver liquidity and cost benefits in volatile market conditions.
Doubts over the timing of a rise in US interest rates and the global economy are fuelling volatility and leaving investors guessing, says a report by Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management (DeAWM).
Financial firms including alternative investment funds must take a much more pro-active stance to deal with escalating cyber risk threats, says a Conference Board report.
Changes to the collateral market caused by regulatory changes present a growing compliance challenge for asset managers and financial firms, says a research paper.
The financial industry needs better data controls and standards to avoid future crises and to reap the benefits of well managed data, says a Financial Information Management (Fima) report.