Beacon Platform

🔒 Cyberattacks: The Four Stages of Getting Griefed In today’s digital world, automated attacks often follow a familiar path: Reconnaissance, Compromise, Persistence, Exfiltration. Defending against these threats requires robust strategies like zero-trust architecture, containerized workloads, and defense-in-depth practices. These approaches create resilient systems designed to protect your most valuable data. Mika Boström, Beacon’s Head of Security, explores how understanding these stages can help you stay ahead of cyber threats. 👉 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eTVhiiJG #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #BeaconPlatform

🚀 Four Steps for Hedge Funds to Accelerate Growth Hedge funds are navigating increasing complexity and competition. Beacon simplifies the journey from research to growth with: 1️⃣ Unified data and systems 2️⃣ Multi-asset modeling 3️⃣ Transparent risk management 4️⃣ Scalable cloud-native architecture 💡 Learn how leading funds are moving faster and smarter. #HedgeFunds #RiskManagement #BeaconPlatform https://lnkd.in/gdF5KXWg

🔍 How Are Hedge Funds Responding to Rising Risk Management Challenges? Beacon's latest research uncovers key trends: 💸 Nearly all funds are increasing spending on risk management. 📈 Over half expect budgets to rise by 20%+ to tackle regulatory hurdles. 📊 Transparency remains a major focus for investor trust. Discover how top funds are adapting and what’s driving these shifts. 👉 Read the full report for exclusive insights. #HedgeFunds #RiskManagement #Transparency #BeaconPlatform #FinTech https://lnkd.in/eMuXAAN9

Come meet the team at QuantMinds! Stop by booth QM4 to learn more about our innovative solutions. #QuantMinds2024

We’re thrilled to be at QuantMinds International in London 18 - 21 November 2024! 🎉 Join us at Stand QM4 to explore how Beacon is advancing derivatives pricing, risk management, machine learning, and more. 📢 Don’t miss Neil Palmer’s session on "Cross-asset market risk: Optimising flexibility, transparency, and performance" on Nov. 20th at 11:40 AM. ✅ Meet our team, network with industry leaders, and grab some exclusive Beacon swag! We can’t wait to connect—see you in London! #QuantMinds #FinanceInnovation #RiskManagement

Excited to be at the Hedgeweek European Emerging Managers Summit in London this Thursday, Nov 14! Stop by our booth to meet the team and discover how we’re empowering hedge funds and investment managers to overcome today’s challenges with data-driven insights and streamlined operations. Can't attend, but eager to learn more? We've got you covered—book a demo with us here: https://lnkd.in/e9J9zazu #HWEmergingManagersSummit #BeaconPlatform #Hedgeweek #HedgeFunds #Innovation

Today, we are excited to welcome Chris Valentino as our new VP of Sales.   With an impressive track record of success and a deep understanding of our industry, Chris brings valuable experience to Beacon as we continue to empower leading financial institutions with extensible market risk solutions.  #fintech #newjoiner

🔍 New Research: Hedge Funds Turning to Third Parties for Risk Management As market risks grow, our latest study reveals 86% of hedge funds plan to increase their use of third-party providers over the next five years, driven by cost control and efficiency. Additionally, 100% are likely to switch risk management software vendors within two years. Hedge funds are taking multiple approaches—outsourcing, training, and tech investments—to boost risk management. 👉 Read the full report to uncover more insights. #HedgeFunds #RiskManagement #BeaconPlatform #FinTech https://lnkd.in/egSkDt8Q

 Come check us out next week at Commodities People's Energy Trading Week Americas on Oct. 29-30 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center in Houston, TX! Don't miss Dr. Ivan Sergienko, Senior Product Manager and Head of ETRM and Risk Analytics at Beacon, delivering his keynote: "The Vision for Energy Trading Technology: Preparing for a Data-Driven Future," on Tue., Oct. 29, at 11:35 AM. Plus, stop by our booth #23 and explore how our cloud-native platform can empower energy traders to efficiently manage, model, and aggregate risk across all energy assets—using a single, integrated solution. Want to connect during the event? Email: sdr@beacon.io to schedule a meeting. #EnergyInnovation #EnergyTrading #EnergyTradingWeek #ETWAmericas #Beacon #EnergyRisk #ETW2024

🔍 New Research: Stricter Risk Parameters Impacting Hedge Fund Trading Our latest research reveals that hedge funds are tightening their risk limits, with 93% of senior executives citing stricter trading rules. Key findings include: 📉 95% reducing trading in certain areas due to heightened risks 📉 84% expect trading restrictions to increase in the next three years 📉 Credit trading is most affected (71%), followed by currencies/FX (50%) and equity (48%) As trading complexities rise, the need for advanced risk analytics is crucial. 👉 Read the full report to learn more. #hedgefunds #risk https://lnkd.in/eW7VqCSd