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— Marek Robertson, Barclays Capital

The explosion within the FX market is no secret, but now prime brokers are looking to get a piece of the action as the asset class evolves into a potential alpha generator. Gerry O’Kane reports.

— David Aldrich, Bank of New York

Prime brokers are investing in technology as the hedge fund industry develops. Gerry O’Kane looks at what the major players are doing, and hears some expert opinions on getting past the wall of secrecy to evaluate the best approaches for clients.

Electronic communications networks are increasingly used to handle forex deals – but their rise in popularity has been so dramatic that the market remains a mystery to some. Gerry O’Kane talks to the major players and lifts the lid on this technology revolution.

— Alistair Smith, Barclays Capital

As a self-regulated market, foreign exchange has generally avoided any big scandals, yet it is still considered a risky deal, especially with the recent increased volumes of trades. Gerry O’Kane assesses the risks faced by prime brokers and the new solutions available to them.

The future might look rosy for foreign exchange prime brokerage, but those who refuse to provide a broader service through new technology may find themselves left behind. Gerry O’Kane discusses this and other issues facing FX prime brokers in the next few years.