(Hedgeweek) According to a recent Deloitte report, the global private debt market could reach $1.4 trillion by 2023, thus making it the third largest alternative asset class (after hedge funds and private equity). To read this article:

(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) canceled its annual partners meeting scheduled for this week because travel restrictions resulting from the deadly coronavirus outbreak prevented some Asia-based employees from making it to the bank’s New York headquarters, according to […]

(Reuters) – U.S. democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Saturday proposed major tax hikes on wealthy Americans and corporations, including a new tax aimed at people earning more than $5 million per year. To read this article:

(Opalesque) Spring Lake, Michigan-based Frifeldt Investment Council has launched three strategies based on portfolio manager Keith Frifeldt’s approach to relative value. Frifeldt’s Global Tactical Alpha Strategies use a quantitative trading program to analyze global markets for relative value opportunities. To […]

(Reuters) – Activist hedge fund Jana Partners said on Monday that it plans to nominate several directors at Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin’ Brands Inc, creating fresh pressure for the company as management continues to review its strategic focus. To read […]

(Reuters) – Morgan Stanley (MS.N) said on Monday it will give $20 million to seven nonprofit groups working to prevent youth suicide and fight depression and other children’s mental health problems. To read this article:

(Opalesque)The global alternative asset manager Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) has raised $2.4bn for the final close of its third secondaries fund, ICG Strategic Equity Fund III. To read this article:

(Reuters) – The Church of England’s pension fund has shifted 600 million pounds ($789 million) into a new equity index that invests in companies deemed to be making progress towards the targets of the Paris climate agreement. To read this […]

(CNBC) Stocks in mainland China plummeted more than 7% by Monday afternoon as they returned to trade following an extended holiday amid an ongoing coronavirus outbreak. To read this article:

(Hedgeweek) The FX ecosystem is highly fragmented and the case for more automation – more automated FX trade-lifecycle processes and procedures – has been clear for some time. And yet, automation hasn’t happened yet. Why not, and when will it […]

(Opalesque) UBS analysts have argued that this does not indicate waning popularity, despite investors withdrew a net $98 billion from hedge funds in 2019, the largest outflows in three years. To read this article:

(Opalesque) Spring Lake, Michigan-based Frifeldt Investment Council has launched three strategies based on portfolio manager Keith Frifeldt’s approach to relative value. Frifeldt’s Global Tactical Alpha Strategies use a quantitative trading program to analyze global markets for relative value opportunities. To […]