Monthly Archives: September 2018
Into the Unknown: Positioning Portfolios for an Unpredictable World
(Harvest) From the US-China trade war to the ongoing Brexit negotiations, global investors are grappling with a wide array of unpredictable events. Yet with the right approach, equity portfolios can confidently cope with the next bout of market uncertainty.Equity investors […]
Citigroup and Affiliate Ordered to Pay More Than $12 Million in Disgorgement and Penalties
(HedgeCo.Net) Citigroup Global Markets Inc. allegedly misled users of a dark pool operated by one of its affiliates. The SEC’s order found that Citigroup misled users with assurances that high-frequency traders were not allowed to trade in Citi Match, a […]
More than half of institutional investors are still uncomfortable with quant strategies
(Hedgeweek) More than half of institutional investors are still uncomfortable with quantitative investment strategies, according to a new survey by global investment firm Cambridge Associates. To read this article:
bfinance survey finds institutional investors using new strategies and cutting costs
(Hedgeweek) A new survey of 485 investors with assets approaching USD8 trillion from investment consultants bfinance finds that investors are adding new strategies, investing more in private markets and cutting overall costs. To read this article:
SBAI makes APAC committee appointments
(Hedgeweek) The APAC Committee of the Standards Board for Alternative Investments (SBAI) has elected Ted Lee of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) as its new Chairman, and Danny Yong of Dymon Asia Capital as Vice-Chairman, in line with the […]
Hedge funds stay bullish on Brent while trimming WTI
(Reuters) – Hedge fund managers have remained bullish towards Brent even as the approach of Hurricane Florence turned them against WTI and refined fuels were hit by liquidation. Hedge funds and other money managers cut their combined net long position […]
Activist ValueAct raises stake in Horizon Discovery
(Reuters) – Activist hedge fund ValueAct Capital has nearly doubled its stake in Horizon Discovery Group (HZDH.L), buying an additional 7.5 million shares from Woodford Investment Management. To read this article:
Hedge funds wake up to old market maxim: Don’t Fight The Fed
(Reuters) – Finally, the market looks to be buying into the Fed’s view on U.S. interest rates. And it’s a long time since that’s been the case. To read this article:
Citadel Taps Whiz Andrew Liebeskind to Trade for $30bn Hedge Fund
(New York Post) Billionaire investor Ken Griffin has hired Andrew Liebeskind as a senior trader for his massive, $30 billion Citadel hedge fund… To read this article:
London Loses Top Spot to New York in Financial Survey Due to Brexit
(Reuters) New York has overtaken London as the world’s most attractive financial center, a survey said on Wednesday, as Britain’s decision to leave the EU prompts banks to shift jobs out of the city to keep access to Europe’s single […]
What’s next for Latin America?
(Harvest) If you’re an investor, there’s a lot to fret about in Latin America right now. NAFTA’s future is up in the air. The region’s two largest economies–Mexico and Brazil–have elected or are likely to elect populist presidents. Argentina is […]
SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index at 0.71 per cent for August
(Hedgeweek) The gross return of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index August 2018 measured 0.71 per cent. To read this article: