DBS weighs hedge fund prime brokerage expansion after 65% trading income drop
Hedgeweek reports, citing Finance Magnates, that DBS Group is considering entering the hedge fund prime brokerage market after a 65% decline in third-quarter markets trading income. Chief executive Tan Su Shan said the bank is evaluating combining its custody, market access and execution capabilities into a prime brokerage offering, potentially providing financing, securities lending and clearing services. The report states no final decision has been made on the structure of the business.
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DBS Group is considering entering the hedge fund prime brokerage market, according to a Finance Magnates report.
“DBS Group is considering entering the hedge fund prime brokerage market”
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DBS's third-quarter markets trading income fell 65%.
“following a 65% decline in third-quarter markets trading income”
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Chief executive Tan Su Shan said the bank is evaluating combining custody, market access and execution capabilities into a prime brokerage offering.
“evaluating opportunities to combine its existing custody, market access and execution capabilities into a prime brokerage offering”
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No final decision has been made on the structure of the prime brokerage business.
“No final decision has been made on the structure of the business.”
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The proposed expansion would put DBS in competition with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley.
“would place DBS in competition with established prime brokerage providers including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley”
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Goldman Sachs reported a 72% year-on-year increase in third-quarter equities revenue to $6.44bn. GS
“Goldman Sachs reported a 72% year-on-year increase in third-quarter equities revenue to $6.44bn”
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