This entry is part 3 in the series Fintech in Securities Brokerage: Innovation and Application Hedge funds need to access securities markets quickly, reliably and efficiently. The technology of their prime brokers is a key ingredient in making that happen. “Folks are latency-sensitive, and beyond that they’re seeking other pools of liquidity and other execution sources, while trying to manage risk,” said Sean Trager, senior vice president at Wedbush Securities. “It’s the fintech tools that allow them to do so in a more competitive way.”