Monthly Archives: February 2020
Hedge fund managers record modest returns as concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak escalate
(Opalesque) The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index gained 0.17% in January, outperforming the underlying equity market as represented by the MSCI ACWI (Local), which lost 0.90% over the same period. Equity markets started the month on a positive note, supported by […]
Angelo Gordon raises USD1.8bn for inaugural credit solutions fund
(Hedgeweek)Angelo, Gordon & Co, a USD38 billion alternative investment firm focused on credit and real estate investing, has held the final closing of AG Credit Solutions Fund, with USD1.8 billion of equity commitments. To read this article:
SatSimple to acquire European Crypto Exchange PolyX
(Hedgeweek) SatSimple, a UK provider of bitcoin services has acquired PolyX, an EU-regulated crypto exchange and secure wallet provider. To read this article:
SoftBank hedge fund would suit Son, not investors
(Reuters) – SoftBank’s Vision Fund chief, Rajeev Misra, may have a cunning hedging strategy for the giant technology investor. He’s pushing to raise as much as $4 billion to make bets on listed companies, the Financial Times reported late on […]
SEC Settles Charges with Former CEO of Texas Oil-And-Gas Penny Stock Company
(HedgeCo.Net) The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio entered a final judgment against Timothy Crawford, the former CEO of Cardinal Energy Group, Inc., for fraudulently concealing the loss of Cardinal’s major source of revenue. As alleged in […]
Markets to stay volatile, as coronavirus fears dampen EM growth, says Bluebay
(Hedgeweek) Fears over the coronavirus outbreak will drive volatility in global markets for some time, according to BlueBay Asset Management, which suggested re-orientating portfolios away from cyclicals and towards duration and carry. To read this article:
HFRI mixed in January as virus contagion fears drive volatility
(Hedgeweek) Hedge funds posted mixed performance in January, as fears of contagion related to the coronavirus drove global equity market volatility into month-end. To read this article:
Global alternative AUM on track to hit $14tn by 2023
(Opalesque) A new report showed that global alternative assets under management topped $10 trillion as of June 30 and are on track to exceed $14 trillion by 2023. To read this article:
Despite 50% drop in hedge fund and CTA launches, some see more demand for actively managed strategies
(Opalesque) Looking ahead, as investors brace for further volatility in equity markets, Preqin expects to see more demand for actively managed strategies.”And as competition intensifies, watch for further consolidation in a rapidly evolving industry,” revealed the 2020 Preqin Global Hedge […]
Brookfield raises $20bn for its infrastructure investing fund
(Opalesque) The Canadian investment giant Brookfield Asset Management said it raised US$20 billion for a massive new fund dedicated to infrastructure, exceeding its $17 billion target and the $14 billion it raised for its previous infrastructure fund, which closed in […]
Assets under management in private debt reach $812bn in 2019
(Opalesque)Assets under management (AUM) in private debt, the youngest asset class in the private capital universe, have grown consistently each year and, as of June 2019, reached a record of $812bn. Private debt is now the third-largest asset class in […]
Barren streets but bustling stock markets in virus-stricken China
(Reuters) – Shops, restaurants and cinemas may be deserted in many parts of virus-plagued China, but online trading forums, internet roadshows and analyst calls are teeming with investors who have driven up stock trading volumes to nine-month highs. To read […]