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A look at HSBC’s quantum-enabled algorithmic trading announcement
In the hyper-competitive world of high-frequency finance, the search for “alpha”—a competitive edge that generates returns above the market benchmark—usually involves faster cables, smarter algorithms, or more granular data. Now, it appears, it involves the subatomic realm. Back in September this year, HSBC, in collaboration with IBM, claimed a “world-first”…
