Faster isn't always better, says Alacrity FX

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The appeal of sophisticated new technology is strong for market participants seeking to compete in an increasingly high-frequency, low-latency environment. But as controversy over the value of high-frequency trading continues, and regulators wade into the debate with threats to curb certain types of trading behaviour, fund manager Alacrity FX is opting to take a slower, steadier approach.

"There is the possibility regulators could discipline our business, saying, for instance, that any order has

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