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Managed services: Why hedge fund managers are turning to them 

The pressure bearing down on hedge fund operations is no longer episodic, it is structural. And the firms treating operations as a source of advantage rather than a cost to contain are the ones pulling ahead.

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From the floor at FILS 2026:  Fixed income leaders discuss the data gap in AI strategy

Fixed income leaders are struggling to execute their AI ambitions, not for lack of enthusiasm, but because the data foundation underneath those ambitions isn’t ready.

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The Gap Is Widening: Inside the Conversations Reshaping How Hedge Funds Operate

Insights from 115+ hedge fund leaders at Clearwater Connect New York on how AI, data infrastructure, and operations are redefining competitive advantage.

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Leveraging the IIOR: An Insurer’s guide to the 2026 Insurance Investment Outsourcing Report 

Leverage the 2026 IIOR, from total outsourced insurance AUM and growth to the asset classes and managers reshaping the market.

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Hedge funds admit they spend too much time on spreadsheets

Find out how advanced technologies and system integrations are helping hedge funds improve risk visibility and gain a competitive edge.

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Generating diverse questions for LLM instruction fine-tuning: Strategies and considerations

Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed the landscape of natural language processing, yet their potential can be significantly elevated through the practice of instruction fine-tuning. A vital element in this process involves the sourcing of high-quality, diverse questions to train…

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For asset managers, the future is already here

Firms must act today to align operating models to their future business models. For technology and ops leaders, the future is already here.

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Staying up-to-date with the NAIC’s changes to Principles Based Bond Definitions

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners recently put out new guidance regarding its Principles Based Bond Definitions (PBBD) within statutory accounting. They want to ensure that only securities embodying true creditor relationships are reported as such. This impacts how investments…

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Hedge funds struggle to measure overall exposure and keep track of models

Find out how advanced technologies and system integrations are helping hedge funds improve risk visibility and gain a competitive edge.

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Managing short inventory in APAC: Best practices and technology needs

Fragmented regulations, liquidity constraints, and diverse conventions make inventory management essential to capturing APAC's potential.

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Neil Palmer on hedge funds and risk at QuantMinds International

Beacon’s Neil Palmer, Co-Head of Quant Engineering, recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joanna Simpson at QuantMinds International in London. In this brief interview, he discusses the impact of risk in today’s markets on both hedge funds and…

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Hedge funds are on the lookout for new software as a source of competitive advantage

Find out how advanced technologies and system integrations are helping hedge funds improve risk visibility and gain a competitive edge.

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The rise of AI risk management: Safeguarding innovation and trust

Overview As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries and reshape our daily lives, the need for robust AI risk management frameworks has never been more critical. These frameworks serve as essential guideposts for organizations developing, deploying, and using AI…

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Peek behind the code at Clearwater Engineering. Discover how our team tackles challenges like AI orchestration, auto‑scaling, and zero‑trust.