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    IT Stacks & Security for Hedge Funds

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    13 de nov. de 2025
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    Explore how hedge funds and private equity firms navigate complex IT ecosystems spanning trading, compliance, and operations. From cybersecurity imperatives to cloud-native scaling strategies.

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    IT isn't just supporting the business—it IS a core part of regulatory compliance. The future belongs to firms that can scale gracefully, fail safely, and adapt quickly to an evolving regulatory landscape.

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    IT Stacks & Security in Hedge Funds and Private Equity Firms Hedge funds and private equity firms (particularly those under ~$2 billion in AUM) rely on complex IT environments to support investment strategies, operations, and regulatory compliance. These environments span core office infrastructure (email, collaboration, desktops/servers), trading and portfolio systems, accounting/operations applications, and specialized compliance and risk systems. Modern funds typically adopt a mix of on-premises and cloud technologies and leverage industry-standard software and certifications to manage risk and ensure continuity.

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    Fontes de conhecimento
    IT Compliance and SEC Requirements for Hedge Funds - Sourcepass
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    https://blog.sourcepass.com/sourcepass-blog/it-compliance-and-sec-requirements-for-hedge-funds-what-you-need-to-know
    Cybersecurity Best Practices for Hedge Funds: Safeguarding Operations and Client Data
    link
    https://www.swiss-financial.com/post/cybersecurity-best-practices-for-hedge-funds-safeguarding-operations-and-client-data
    13 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Private Equity Firms
    link
    https://abacode.com/13-cybersecurity-best-practices-for-private-equity-firms/
    On-premise or SaaS? The decision asset managers must make for effective compliance
    link
    https://iongroup.com/blog/markets/on-premise-or-saas-the-decision-asset-managers-must-make-for-effective-compliance/
    Architecting for Scale
    The little book of hedge funds

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    Opening & Welcome

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    Topic Introduction & Source Material Setup

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    The Compliance-First Architecture Challenge

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    The Security Imperative: Beyond Basic Protection

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    The Scaling Dilemma: Growth vs. Stability

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    Cloud-Native vs. Legacy: The Strategic Inflection Point

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    2:36
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    Practical Applications & Listener Takeaways

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    Wrap-up & Closing Reflection

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