Monthly Archives: September 2017

(Harvest) You might be surprised to learn that European high yield bonds were the top-performing credit market over the 10-year period ended August 31. In all honesty, some of us were, too. The development of the asset class in the […]

(Harvest) Economic growth and market performance are closely related, and it’s important for investors to have an accurate and understandable picture of the economy. To read this article:

(Hedgeweek)Singapore Exchange (SGX) has reported a daily volume record for its SGX INR/USD futures contract, with a total of 108,417 contracts traded on 22 September 2017, translating to a notional value of USD 3.34 billion To read this article:

(FINalternatives) Lexington Partners has raised $2.66 billion in capital commitments for its fourth secondaries fund and associated vehicles, easily surpassing the firm’s initial $2 billion target amid strong demand for middle-market secondary investments. To read this article:

(FINalternatives) Global investment management company Schroders has named former BlackRock executive Charles Prideaux to the new position of head of solutions. To read this article:

(Bloomberg) In the two weeks before Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called a snap election, foreign investors using the futures market — which are often hedge funds — suddenly turned hugely positive on Japanese shares. Foreigners bought a net 2.1 trillion […]

(Bloomberg) Odey European sheds estimated 4.9% in first 15 days of month….Lansdowne’s main fund is down 2.2% this month through Sept. 15 To read this article:

(Bloomberg) Hedge-fund star Mike Novogratz thinks he has crypto-currencies figured out. The one-time manager of Fortress Investment Group’s flagship macro fund is pinning his comeback hopes on digital coins. Their volatility is alluring when tranquil markets are depressing industry returns. […]

(CNBC) JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon has laid into bitcoin and digital currencies once again, warning that governments will shut them down if they grow too large. “Right now these crypto things are kind of a novelty. People think […]

(Bloomberg) As chief executive officer of one of the world’s largest hedge funds, Luke Ellis prides himself on a healthy appetite for risk. “My job,” he says, “is to not blink.” About five years ago, he did, though—in a big […]

(CNBC) Prices for already beleaguered Puerto Rican debt fell to record lows on Tuesday as investors realized that the devastation from Hurricane Maria made it likely they would receive even less principal than previously thought.Puerto Rico’s 8 percent general obligation […]