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Technology and Resilience: Key for Buy-Side Firms in a Competitive Multi-Asset Landscape Drawing insights from the recent 'Acuiti State of the Market: FCMs’ Front-Office' Report, the challenges and advancements identified in the clearing business highlight parallel needs for buy-side firms. Investment in advanced technology for multi-asset trading, data management, and operational resilience is critical for buy-side firms facing today’s dynamic investment environment. Key Takeaways from the Report (adapted for buy-side relevance): - Competitive Edge Through Technology As clearing firms leverage technology for algorithmic trading and global market coverage, buy-side firms also need sophisticated tools to stay competitive. The report shows that technology investment is essential not only to enhance execution capabilities but also to meet evolving client demands. - Data Integration Across Front-to-Back Workflows The report underscores the barriers posed by data fragmentation, which apply equally to buy-side firms aiming for seamless workflows. Streamlined data integration is essential for front-to-back efficiency, real-time risk assessment, and reducing the need for manual interventions. - Consolidation of Platforms for Multi-Asset Trading According to the report, nearly half of FCMs are consolidating OMS across asset classes. This strategy can equally benefit buy-side firms, enabling them to unify data sources, simplify multi-asset management, and reduce costs, despite the initial investment required. - Operational Resilience Driven by Regulatory Demands With regulations like DORA impacting operational resilience, buy-side firms must ensure robust backup systems and compliance readiness to mitigate operational risks. The report highlights the urgency of these measures in the face of increasing regulatory scrutiny. Challenges for Buy-Side Firms (as highlighted by the report): - Rising costs for regulatory compliance and technology upgrades. - Complexity of integrating disparate systems for multi-asset trading. - Operational risks linked to market volatility and demand for comprehensive pre-trade controls. The report demonstrates that while these insights are specific to clearing businesses, the strategic imperatives for buy-side firms are clear - Investing in advanced technology and resilience measures is essential to remain competitive and operationally robust in a fast-evolving market landscape. #buyside - Are you ready to adapt and lead in this competitive multi-asset environment? #marketrisk #datamanagement

  • Technology and Resilience: Key for Buy-Side Firms in a Competitive Multi-Asset Landscape

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