Author: Sartaj Hundal
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Maximizing Profit in Physical Commodity Swaps: The Impact of Numeric Error and the Case for Strongly-Typed Cloud SQL
In the realm of physical commodity swaps, capturing every ounce of profitability ultimately keeps your shareholders happy and provides an added level of reputational protection. However, many market participants fail to recognize the potential profit leakage caused by numeric errors resulting from spreadsheet-based calculations. In this article, we delve into the significance of numeric error… Read more
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How Are You Thinking About Financial Data Sourcing in 2023?
In today’s data-driven financial landscape, the sourcing of accurate and reliable data plays a crucial role in investment decision-making, risk management, and regulatory compliance. As we navigate through the second half of 2023, it is essential for financial professionals to reevaluate their approach to strategic data sourcing. This article explores the key considerations and emerging… Read more
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Have You Thought About Moving Away from Investran?
Investran, a legacy software application used in investment funds, has been a staple in the industry for years. However, its limitations and inefficiencies are becoming increasingly apparent. In this article, we’ll explore the drawbacks of Investran and why it may be time to consider moving away from this outdated solution. While Investran has served investment… Read more
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Alternatives to the Bloomberg Terminal
Ever since its introduction in 1982, the terminal offering has been as ubiquitous to fund managers and other investment professionals as gas stations to taxi drivers. That being said, quotation systems are often misunderstood as being highly proprietary in nature or having some back-end data that is otherwise inaccessible to accredited investors. Think about the… Read more