(Opalesque) The global hedge fund industry saw an average return of +0.55% in October, bringing year to data (YTD) average industry returns to +7.09%, according to the just-released October 2019 eVestment hedge fund performance data. Managed Futures funds, which saw […]

(Opalesque) A new report from Cayman law firm Walkers shows that hedge funds are hanging on despite continuing headwinds.New hedge fund launch data compiled by Walkers shows that equity and credit hedge funds continue to have a strong volume of […]

(Opalesque) Context Capital Partners, a leading alternative specialist firm with holdings and operating companies in various sectors of the alternatives space, announced today key changes to their leadership. Eric Noll is being appointed Chief Executive Officer of Context Capital Partners, […]

(Opalesque) Today, the Association for Digital Asset Markets (ADAM) published its Code of Conduct to promote integrity, fairness, and efficiency in digital asset markets. All ADAM members plan to sign the Code in early 2020 and adhere to its principles, […]

(Hedgeweek) The global hedge fund industry saw an average return of +0.55 per cent in October, bringing year to data (YTD) average industry returns to +7.09 per cent, according to the October 2019 eVestment hedge fund performance data. To read […]

(Hedgeweek) The pace of hedge fund returns picked up a bit in October, with the industry posting a monthly gain of 0.88 per cent, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. To […]

(Hedgeweek) EEX Group is to acquire Nasdaq Futures’ (NFX) futures and options exchange business. EEX Group will acquire the core assets of NFX, including the portfolio of open interest in NFX contracts. To read this article:

(Opalesque) Cyberian, the new institutional crypto off exchange liquidity venue, today announced its launch of the world’s first trustless venue for trading blocks of digital assets.The new company makes the bold claim to be the only true trustless matching system […]

(Opalesque) Privium announced the hire of Paul Hamill into Privium Fund Management as COO to drive the growth of activities.Paul joins from HSBC prime brokerage where he was Global Head of Prime Finance responsible for their hedge fund activities. Paul […]

(Opalesque) More women are working in private capital and hedge funds compared with two years ago, but large gaps remain at senior levels, said Preqin. At the Managing Director level and above, a significant gender imbalance remains, it said. According […]

(Opalesque) London-based investment firm Carbon Cap Management is aiming to launch its World Carbon Fund early next year, with the vehicle’s main focus being the international CO2 emissions trading markets. The British company informed that it has appointed several carbon […]

(Reuters) – Hedge funds continued to buy oil derivatives last week, anticipating the oil market has entered an upward price cycle as the global economy steadies and the surge in shale production fades. To read this article: