Hedge Funds
The competition for investment money is fierce, with an increasing number of start-up funds aiming to differentiate themselves by using the latest derivatives products. Not only do you need an innovative strategy and team of talented individuals who can put that strategy into practice, but you also need to demonstrate to your clients why your fund is the one to invest in. In addition to predicted returns, proven skills and market knowledge, utilising the best software infrastructure demonstrates that you are committed to the business and that you have planned for the long term. The Calypso software delivers that sophisticated infrastructure in a format which scales in line with your fund.
Getting up and running on a system to support your strategies within a short timeframe is critical.
Working with Calypso's ASP partners is one way to ensure that you are live and trading quickly. Also, out of the box interfaces and extensive experience enables the Calypso team to rapidly complete an on-site installation. When starting up a new fund, it is critical to be able to commence trading as soon as possible. This means having the appropriate infrastructure in place within a very short timeframe. The Calypso ASP platform enables you to leverage customisation work specific to hedge funds' requirements. Alternatively, you have the option of installing to retain the flexibility of supporting the system internally.
Connectivity needs to be real-time.
Calypso has several interfaces available out of the box and, through using the Calypso APIs it is possible to add connectivity. Links to prime brokers, trading platforms, data providers, etc all need to be supported and maintained. Calypso ASP partners provide connectivity maintained by a team of IT experts, allowing your team to focus on execution and innovation. Additionally, Calypso offers several market standard interfaces.
P&L and risk across products should be real-time.
As a fully integrated solution, Calypso can provide a complete, accurate and timely view of risk exposure. Understanding risk exposures is critical to maximise returns, this information needs to be real-time so you have a clear understanding of your position. Calypso provides on-demand risk reporting and the ability to drill-down into positions for any product.
A cross-asset sell side system will bring additional strength and diversity to your environment.
Calypso has been proven in some of the world's largest investment banks, and was developed in tandem with their requirements to enable them to bring the most sophisticated products to market. This will support creativity in your trading strategy and, in turn, assist in generating higher returns. Calypso is the cutting edge solution for the derivatives market, and its cross-asset nature means it perfectly serves as a single software solution to execute any kind of trade that may be required.
System solutions should be able to grow with your fund.
The customized ASP version of Calypso is an ideal way to begin operations quickly and painlessly. Scaling with Calypso is a straightforward process of expanding users, adding products for new strategies, and increasing volumes of trades. You also have the option of an internal installation of the solution, which can be modified and supported by your own team. Calypso software provides the ultimate solution for funds utilising complex products in a model which is compatible with your fund's growth.
The right system can support you in trading exotic structured products.
Calypso has gives you the capability to trade highly sophisticated derivatives products and also manage the risk associated with those trades. Calypso's derivatives solutions are best of breed and incorporate the latest products. Through partnership with our sell-side clients, we have remained on top of the game with regards to tracking product development in the derivatives market.