Monthly Archives: August 2018

(Grubstreet) Following the launch of the WisdomTree 90/60 U.S. Balanced Fund (NTSX) , Cliff Asness, co-founder of AQR Capital Management, commented on Twitter that although he had a “22-year head start” from a research perspective (linking to a piece he […]

(Opalesque) As investors take a closer look at macro strategies, $6 billion Fulcrum Asset Management is building its presence in the US. The firm first opened its US office three years ago but is gaining new traction with investors looking […]

(Hedgeweek) Reality Shares has rebranded as Blockforce Capital following the addition of a cryptocurrency investment platform, Onramp, and a blockchain-focused hedge fund unit to its existing ETF business. To read this article:

(Opalesque) The world’s first public bond – bond-i (blockchain operated new debt instrument) – created and managed using only blockchain exceeds market expectations, said Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). The biggest bank in Australia said that it has received support […]

(Opalesque) Hedge funds focused on emerging markets actively navigated the surge in EM asset volatility into 3Q18 including the plunging Turkish Lira, as well as volatile financial market conditions and falling currencies across Latin America, Russia and China.With the HFRI […]

(Reuters) – The two main hedge fund trade groups have joined a growing chorus of stock market participants asking U.S. regulators to reign in “unreasonable” data fees charged by some exchanges, which they said restrict trading and harm competition. The […]

(Hedgeweek) Baanx.com, an emerging Cryptobank network focused on offering fiat and crypto mobile banking services for the blockchain era, has agreed a USD2 million investment deal with LDJ Cayman Fund as part of its current Token Pre-Sale for qualified, accredited […]

(Hedgeweek) The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unanimously approved a swap clearing requirement proposed rule that would reduce unnecessary burdens on bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, and community development financial institutions. To read this article:

(Reuters) – Noble Group Ltd (NOBG.SI) won approval from shareholders on Monday for a $3.5 billion debt restructuring plan that should ensure the survival of what was once Asia’s biggest commodity trader. To read this article:

(Bloomberg) Not everyone is giving up on Elon Musk’s dream of transforming Tesla Inc. into a private company. Options to buy the automaker’s shares at above his suggested $420 take-private level were among the most heavily traded on Wednesday — […]

(Harvest) In the last of a four-part series on investing in global sovereign debt markets, Portfolio Manager Ryan Myerberg looks at where value can be found. Slowing growth means bond yields may trend lower in Canada and Australia, while the […]