Strange Landscape

Investment management is an intricate business. Research, analysis, dealing, settlement, and reporting all have to be done correctly, and mistakes can cost millions. This difficult terrain is becoming more challenging as regulations such as the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) transform the industry to a global marketplace where entrants of all sizes can compete.

Every millisecond that can be shaved off of the time it takes to trade is a potential step ahead of the competition. But the evolving industry is also an unfamiliar territory, as new exchanges enter the market and all players develop ever-more sophisticated ways to analyse and execute trades, and to stay informed on the activities of their rivals. In this intensely competitive landscape, successful navigation demands speed and a certain amount of stealth.

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