A new security reality for a distributed industry Hedge funds today operate in an environment defined by mobility, interconnected platforms and rising threat sophistication. Distributed workflows, SaaS adoption and hybrid teams have expanded the attack surface beyond the traditional perimeter - a challenge that the alternative investment sector recognises all too well. A1 supports firms across these environments, helping them stay secure, scalable and ready for market movemen

How financial services firms can maintain agility while protecting data, systems and investor trust. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications have become embedded into the daily operations of financial services firms. From CRM platforms and portfolio analytics tools to collaboration suites and workflow automation, SaaS offers efficiency, scalability and speed. The shift to cloud-first models has enabled firms to modernise operations without the capital expenditure traditiona

How FCA-regulated firms can harness the power of generative AI without compromising on governance, data protection or investor trust. Generative AI is no longer a distant frontier. Across financial services, it is redefining how firms analyse data, produce documentation and streamline investment operations. For hedge funds competing in complex markets, its potential to boost productivity and decision-making is undeniable. Yet as innovation accelerates, the FCA’s evolving expe

In the days when staff, servers and data were onsite, appliance-based firewalls protected everything within that perimeter. They acted as a gateway between the corporate network and the internet. But technology has moved on and so has the world. Workforces are now hybrid, with employees accessing SaaS systems (such as Microsoft Office 365, Bloomberg Anywhere and Salesforce) from multiple locations and via various devices. For hedge funds, operations are increasingly globalise