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Technological Requirements For The Hedge Fund Industry (Technology Focus)

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Datamonitor
Published: April 2006
Product Code: R313-15712
Description
Introduction
As investing in hedge fund products spreads to the mainstream, there has been a surge in both the number of players in the space as well as the regulatory demands placed on the industry. Hedge funds, prime brokers and fund administrators are all discovering that they need to adapt significantly in order to cope with this growing industry.

Scope
  • Discusses key business trends and how this affects hedge funds' investment objectives
  • Analyses technology functionality being demanded by hedge funds to cope with current market pressures
  • Discusses implications and industry dynamics for prime brokers and fund administrators
Highlights
Technology vendors have traditionally had limited access to supplying the lucrative field of the hedge fund industry. As we see the industry progressing, there are major opportunities appearing for vendors to exploit.

These are created as the rationalisation of the hedge fund manager's desktop is increasingly becoming a reality.

In addition, prime brokers are focusing on robust operational technology solutions to gain market share whilst fund administrators are having to adapt to handle the growing complexity of reporting.

Reasons to Purchase
  • Gain an insight into the operational aspects of hedge fund management and how technology can assist in enhancing performance
  • Understand how technology can assist in enhancing hedge fund managers' performance
  • Understand technology implications for securities service firms and future developments for this space
Table of Contents
DATAMONITOR VIEW

CATALYST

SUMMARY

METHODOLOGY




ANALYSIS

The rationalization of a hedge fund manager's desktop is becoming a key feature


Pressure to improve trade and portfolio analytics

Improvement in execution quality vital for managers looking to get ahead

Integrating execution management into order management is the key


Prime brokers must focus on robust operational technology solutions to gain market share


Next steps in prime brokers' enhanced offerings

Opportunity for vendors to service larger funds


Fund administrators need to adapt to handle the growing complexity of reporting


Institutional clients drive customizable reporting functionality

Consolidated views in demand




APPENDIX

Definitions

Extended methodology

Further reading

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List of Figures

Figure 1: A hedge fund's investment cycle

Figure 2: Hedge funds' technology objectives
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