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Hedge

An investment made to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset, typically involving derivative contracts like options and futures.

Hedge News

People moves
Kayenta appoints Brady as Americas Head of Distribution

Based in New York, Matt Brady will oversee all distribution initiatives, working closely with the executive team to drive client acquisition and revenue growth

People moves
Pirum hires Marquis to accelerate North American growth

The company says that Marquis will be working with some of its most strategic clients to enhance Pirum’s footprint

Technology
ISDA proceeds with development of industry notices hub

The ISDA Notices Hub will act as a secure central platform for firms to deliver notices, with automatic alerts sent to the receiver

Repo
London Reporting House launches repo data solution

LRH, alongside banks from Japan, Canada and Australia, has launched a new solution designed to provide a view of the global repo markets

People moves
Hazeltree appoints Yates

Paul Yates brings more than 35 years of industry experience to his new role, where he will help the firm to expand its expertise

Industry
Stifel Financial partners with Marex Group

The firms have entered into a prime brokerage services referral partnership, where clients will be offered multi-asset class custody and securities lending capabilities

Industry
Qatar Stock Exchange and Edaa Qatar oversee first onshore SBL transaction

HSBC acted as custodian and agent lender for the transaction while QNBFS acted as the borrower

People moves
Fidelity Prime Services welcomes Cantafio as vice president of business consulting

Reporting to James Coughlin, he will assist Fidelity’s clients to build, scale, and optimise their operations throughout their business life cycles