Prime Brokerage and Repos
Learn about prime brokerage services and repurchase agreements
Overview
Step inside the engine room of institutional finance with this focused course on prime brokerage services and repurchase agreements (repos). You'll explore how hedge funds and other large investors leverage prime brokers for trading, clearing, custody, and financing, while unpacking the mechanics and strategic uses of repo markets. Topics covered include:
- Overview of prime brokerage
- Prime brokerage services
- Repurchase agreements
- Repo Overview
- General vs. Special Collateral
- Repos vs. Securities Lending
- Why Use Repos?
- Repo Trading Strategies
- Repo Users
- Portfolio Margin
- Synthetic Financing