(FINalternatives) Former Goldman Sachs Asset Management CIO Ronald Hua is reportedly raising institutional capital for quantitative investments at a new hedge fund. To read this article:

(Bloomberg) Newbrook Capital Advisors, the $1.8 billion hedge fund run by Robert Boucai, has a new short bet, and this time it’s targeting a company in the real-estate sector. To read this article:

(Reuters) London-based currency manager Adrian Lee & Partners said on Tuesday the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation had awarded it a mandate to manage $2 billion of international foreign exchange exposure. The Alaska Fund, which manages roughly $62 billion in assets, […]

(New York Times) For decades, it’s been a rite of autumn: Finance ministers and central bankers from economically struggling countries arrive here for the International Monetary Fund’s meetings, seeking cash infusions or bailouts from the world’s richest nations. Now that […]

(Reuters) A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit by hedge fund founder David Ganek, who claimed federal authorities lied to get a search warrant against his fund in an insider trading investigation. A unanimous panel of the 2nd […]

(Bloomberg) Bridgewater Associates is adding to its billion-dollar short against the Italian economy. The world’s largest hedge fund disclosed a $300 million bet against Eni SpA, Italy’s oil and gas giant, data compiled by Bloomberg show. To read this article:

(Reuters) Britain’s pound slid to a five-day low after comments by Bank of England policymakers were interpreted by markets as dovish despite newly published inflation data in line with expectations.The pound fell half a percent on the day to as […]

(Harvest) Institutional investors today are wrestling with strategic allocations in the face of a challenging environment. Expected returns for stocks and bonds are low. Regulatory oversight is increasing. There’s a massive industry shift from active to passive investment strategies. And […]

(FINalterntives) Hedge funds were up again last week on the strength of a positive reversal in CTAs and a continued rebound in global macro funds, according to a new edition of Lyxor Asset Management’s Weekly Brief. To read this article:

(FINalternatives) Hedge fund services provider SS&C Technologies Holdings has acquired fast-growing Toronto-based fund administrator CommonWealth Fund Services, bringing more than 100 fund relationships and some $8 billion in AUA under its umbrella. To read this article:

(Bloomberg) Does the lack of worry in global financial markets worry you? A growing number of hedge fund managers are counting on it. To read this article:

(Forbes) If you’re going to invest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, stay away from hedge funds. The math alone will ensure you’ll get hosed. Like Ray Dalio, one of the most successful hedge fund managers, I’m highly skeptical about […]