Exploring Front-to-back collateral management optimisation – from pre-trade to post-trade
In this interview with The Finance Hive, Para Bellum Advisors founder Mike Duncan shares how institutions can unlock operational alpha by treating collateral management not as a cost centre, but as a performance lever.
Drawing from experience at the intersection of trading, strategy, and execution at firms like Singlife, AIA, and BlueCrest, Mike explains how front-to-back coordination, more intelligent margin workflows, and pre-trade thinking can materially improve portfolio outcomes.
Topics Covered
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Why collateral isn’t just a back-office issue
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Capturing operational alpha through execution-aware design
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The role of clearing, margin, and counterparties in capital drag
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How stress testing and pre-trade analytics boost control
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Structuring for performance – not just compliance
Read the Full Interview:
👉 Click here to read it on The Finance Hive
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Oliver Kirkbright and The Hive team for the opportunity to share these insights.