Monthly Archives: February 2020
Company and Its Principal Charged in Fraudulent $33 Million Scheme
(HedgeCo.Net) The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the filing of a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against defendants Q3 Holdings, LLC and Q3 I, LP and their principal, Michael Ackerman. […]
Ray Dalio thinks the coronavirus’ hit to global markets is probably exaggerated
(CNBC) Billionaire hedge fund giant Ray Dalio thinks the roller-coaster impact of the new coronavirus on markets is likely exaggerated. The fast-spreading virus, which has so far killed 1,018 people and sickened more than 43,000 across 28 countries, “probably had […]
Tuesday’s session unveiled the market’s ‘coiled spring’ stocks amid coronavirus outbreak, Jim Cramer says
(CNBC) The market gave a glimpse of how stocks will react when the coronavirus epidemic is quelled, but investors shouldn’t turn bullish just yet, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday. To read this article:
Global pensions loading up on alternative investments says study
(Opalesque) Global pension funds remain committed to increasing their exposure to private equity, real estate, and other alternatives, says a study.A new report from Willis Towers Watson’s Thinking Ahead Institute revealed that the shift to alternative assets continues apace and […]
The infrastructure investor pool reaches 4,000 institutions
(Opalesque) The make-up of the investor universe has not changed significantly in recent years, but the overall pool is expanding as investors look to infrastructure for stable returns, said a study. To read this article:
US activist fund renews attack on NMC Health amid offer speculation
(CNBC) U.S. activist short seller Muddy Waters has upped its attacks on the debt profile, shareholdings and governance of NMC Health after the Lonon-listed hospital chain revealed interest from two private equity groups. To read this article:
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: