A2ML Asset Management Taps Blue Isle FX’s Technology for Institutional Trading

Bahamas-based Blue Isle FX, a prime of prime and Forex Forex Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Read this Term broker-dealer, has inked a partnership with Alternative Asset Management Limited, a FCA-regulated hedge fund manager, integrating the firm’s product suite to clear trades for its London-based global operation.

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Blue Isle FX is a multi-asset broker, specializing in FX, contracts-for-difference (CFDs) and commodities, among other products. The company’s offering also provides hedge funds with a full suite of both vanilla and exotic options with straight through processing (STP) derivatives.

Alternative Asset Management ltd is a London-based hedge fund manager specialising in absolute return strategies through hybrid structures combining FX, options and equity futures.

A2ML said that one of its most important considerations when selecting its clearing partner is to be sure that it has the integrity of not market making against its clients. The company added that Blue Isle’s electronic communication network (ECN) and straight through processing (STP) structure is the best choice for a UK-regulated clearing firm.

Nicholas Edwards, CEO of A2ML, commented: "Blue Isle represented the logical choice for us as we geared up to select a new firm through which to trade. The company's experienced management and strong suite of products combined with the fact that its Prime Broker Prime Broker Prime brokers are the designation given to individuals handling a package of services offered by investment banks, wealth management firms, and securities dealers to hedge funds which need the ability to borrow securities and cash in order to be able to invest on a netted basis and achieve an absolute return.There are two types of prime brokers - bank and non-bank corporations. Traditionally major global investment banks have been the predominant players in the space, however recent years have p Prime brokers are the designation given to individuals handling a package of services offered by investment banks, wealth management firms, and securities dealers to hedge funds which need the ability to borrow securities and cash in order to be able to invest on a netted basis and achieve an absolute return.There are two types of prime brokers - bank and non-bank corporations. Traditionally major global investment banks have been the predominant players in the space, however recent years have p Read this Term backbone is a UK-regulated clearing firm right here in our backyard, are significant advantages.”

Michael Stewart, General Manager of Blue Isle, added: "The best aspect of being positioned as a boutique commercial prime of prime brokers is our ability to focus on client service. We provide unparalleled access to trade OTC exotics, augmenting spot and vanilla options - all at institutional pricing. We are honored to Serve A2ML, and are committed only to the highest level of client experience available."