Boutique Primes See Boom In Credit Bust

Last summer’s credit crisis—and the ensuing collapse of a number of high-profile funds—has rocked the hedge fund industry. Some prime brokerages have been especially hard-hit, slashing leverage and responding to calls for greater transparency, while others have escaped seemingly unscathed. In fact, smaller prime brokerage shops are thriving, as changes at the top of the industry present an array of new opportunities.