Introduction
This Brief examines questions of the future shape of the hedge fund industry, and draws out implications for prime brokers, fund administrators and technology vendors in the space. It also forecasts European hedge fund technology spend to 2007.
Scope
Discusses business and technology trends in the US and Europe
Provides forecasts of European hedge fund technology spend to 2007
Discusses implications and industry dynamics for prime brokers, fund administrators and technology vendors
Highlights
There are conflicting opinions on whether hedge funds' move into the mainstream will result in significant consolidation in the industry or whether the inherent nature of hedge funds will force the industry to keep renewing its strategies whilst retaining its entrepreneurial stance.
Hedge fund service provision is a fast-maturing market, with fierce competition in prime brokerage and consolidation amongst fund administrators.
Hedge funds have historically represented only a limited direct opportunity for technology vendors, but this will change with the growth of a middle-tier segment in the sector.
Reasons to Purchase
Gain insight into operational issues in the elusive world of hedge funds
Understand technology implications of future developments in the sector
Access hedge fund technology market sizes