What is Prime Broker?

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A **Prime Broker** is a financial institution, typically a large investment bank, that provides a comprehensive suite of services—including securities lending, financing, custody, cash management, and operational support—to large institutional clients, most notably hedge funds, to facilitate their complex trading and investment strategies.

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What is Prime Broker?

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What is the emerging role of Prime Brokers in the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA), and how are they adapting their traditional services for digital assets?

What are the core services provided by a Prime Broker, and how do these services create a symbiotic relationship with institutional clients?

How did the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent regulatory changes, such as Basel III, impact the Prime Brokerage business model and market concentration?

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