Volume 3, 2010
An Evolving Market: OTC Derivatives and the Changing Regulatory Environment
Although the Congressional conference committee is still negotiating details of the final version of the bill, the buy-side is already looking for ways it can prepare before the regulatory hammer falls. No matter the details, buy-side firms will need to focus on building better, more automated trading, management, and reporting systems. A webinar recording on this topic is also available for viewing.
Despite Roller Coaster Ride, Hedge Funds Are Still the Place to Be
Today, hedge funds face the specter of pending regulation and unfriendly politicians. Even in light of these challenges, it seems that hedge funds are still the envy of Wall Street. Reports of enormous paydays, outside investment from sell-side firms, and increasing allocations from institutional investors are evidence that it’s still good to be a "hedgie."
Collateral Thinking Quarterly eNewsletter
Read the Q2 2010 eNewsletter where we discuss current industry topics including the evolution of buy-side collateral management, new ISDA protocols, and Omgeo’s vision for collateral management.
Watch Your Step! Managing the Increase in SMA Step-Out Trades
Despite challenging conditions, assets in separately managed accounts (“SMA”) have maintained a very healthy level of growth, averaging nearly 20% per annum for the past several years. Industry observer FRC expects that assets in these customized portfolios will rise to $1.8 trillion by 2014. But this growth, while good for SMA managers’ revenue, requires a major operational undertaking. A whitepaper of FRC's third annual survey of Investment Manager trading practices with separately managed accounts (SMA) is also available for download.
UBS Shows Leadership in Automation and Risk Management June 2010
Omgeo and ANBIMA Explore Partnership June 2010
Omgeo Adds Financial Services Veterans to Board of Managers May 2010
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