Monthly Archives: June 2019
Impact of the Evolving Relationship Between Investors and Managers on Fund Structuring
(Opalesque) A combination of diminished returns across the hedge fund industry amid challenging market conditions for generating alpha and a continued and increased focus on performance has given rise to a shift away from more traditional hedge fund products to […]
Hedge funds’ four-month run in the black ends in May with 1.47 per cent fall
(Hedgeweek) Global trade disputes and oil price downturns took a toll on hedge funds in May, bringing an end to the industry’s four-month run of positive returns. For the month, the hedge fund industry was down 1.47 per cent, according […]
Lawyers Biggest Winners In Toys ‘R’ Us Bankruptcy, Top Firm Gets $56 Million
(Forbes) When Toys ‘R’ Us filed for bankruptcy in September 2017, toy manufacturers and store workers were quick to predict that the only winners would be the lawyers. They were right. Final accounting documents filed with the bankruptcy court show […]
Final Judgment Against Investment Adviser Charged with Fraud
(HedgeCo.Net) A federal court judge has entered a final judgment against Massachusetts resident and Cape Cod-area investment adviser Kimberly Pine Kitts in an SEC case that charged Kitts with defrauding multiple clients by stealing over $3 million from their investment […]
Global smart beta adoption rates among institutional investors hit a record 58% in 2019, up 10%
(Opalesque) Global smart beta adoption rates have reached a record high of 58% in 2019, 10% higher than 2018. Notably, in 2019 nearly eight in 10 (78%) asset owners have implemented, are evaluating or plan to evaluate a smart beta […]
Investor Ackman opposes United Technologies’ aerospace merger with Raytheon
(Reuters) – Billionaire investor William Ackman’s activist hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management LP is opposing United Technologies Corp’s planned $120 billion aerospace merger with defense contractor Raytheon Co, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. To read […]
Hedge funds sell oil as economic fears intensify:
(Reuters) – Hedge fund managers are liquidating bullish oil positions at the fastest rate since the fourth quarter of 2018 amid increasing fears about the health of the global economy. Hedge funds and other money managers were net sellers of […]
Hedge fund managers posted minor losses in May amidst US-China trade tension
(Hedgeweek) The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index slumped 0.63 per cent in May as hedge fund managers struggled to generate returns during the risk-off month. To read this article:
CTA performance dips in May Tue, 11/06/2019 – 09:56 tagsTags : Surveys & research Following strong performance in March and April, CTAs struggled in May as many markets pulled back slightly from established trends. The SG CTA Index was down […]
Marlborough launches Irish-domiciled UCITS funds of funds
(Hedgeweek) The Marlborough Group has strengthened its international proposition with the launch of a new risk-graded range of UCITS funds of funds domiciled in Ireland. To read this article:
Trium adds to Dublin Super ManCo team
(HedgeWeek) Trium has appointed Jamie Murphy as Head of Risk at Trium Ireland as part of the firm’s initiative to create a Dublin-based Super ManCo. Subject to regulatory approval, the Irish office will add to Trium’s distribution capabilities, create a […]
Why ECB Sanctions Will Have Little Long-Term Effect On Debt-Ridden Italy
(Forbes) Last week, the European Commission announced potential sanctions on Italy due to the country’s increasing level of public debt. According to Factset Economics, Italy’s public debt was 132.2% of national GDP in 2018. To read this article: