Category Archives: Syndicated
Hedge fund capital flows mixed in Q3
(Hedgeweek) Total hedge fund capital was narrowly changed for Q3 2019, falling from the prior quarter record with flows mixed across strategies as investors navigated heightened fixed income risk and volatility, as well as fluid political developments across the U.S., […]
Bitcoin plummets to lowest level since June as cryptocurrencies come under fire from Congress
(CNBC) Bitcoin nosedived Wednesday as Congress members highlighted the downsides of cryptocurrency on Capitol Hill. The world’s largest digital currency fell as much as 9% to a low of $7,435.26 Wednesday. That marked bitcoin’s lowest level since June. To read […]
Hedge fund titan Paul Tudor Jones is apparently a fan of presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg
(CNBC) Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg has seen a marked uptick in support following his standout performance earlier this month at the Democratic debate in Ohio. And that includes billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones. To read this article:
Vinik to shut down hedge fund, says raising cash ‘much harder’ than expected
(Reuters) – Money manager Jeffrey Vinik said on Wednesday he was shutting down his stock-picking hedge fund, citing unexpected difficulties raising cash for the decision to end a much-hyped but short-lived relaunch of his asset management firm. “Simply put, it […]
Blackstone special situations executive Geiling leaves firm –
(Reuters) – A senior Blackstone Group (BX.N) executive who oversaw special situations investments at the private equity giant’s hedge fund unit Blackstone Alternative Asset Management, has left the firm, two people familiar with the matter said. Greg Geiling was a […]
Hedge fund redemptions continue in August as industry sees $11.3bn in outflows
(Hedgeweek) The hedge fund redemption trend stretched to three straight months in August as the industry experienced USD11.3 billion in outflows, according to the Barclay Fund Flow Indicator published by BarclayHedge. To read this article:
SEC cancels vote on changes to whistleblower program
(Hedgeweek) The US Securities and Exchange Commission has canceled its meeting to vote on proposed rule changes to its whistleblower program. To read this article:
Spotex Launches Periscope multilevel credit-margin manager
(Hedgeweek) Spotex, a developer of foreign exchange (FX) technology systems and ECN operator, has launched Periscope, a new multilevel credit and margin management module. To read this article:
SEC cancels vote on changes to whistleblower program
(Hedgeweek) The US Securities and Exchange Commission has canceled its meeting to vote on proposed rule changes to its whistleblower program. To read this article:
IHS Markit adds to Board and Announces Retirement of Richard Roedel
(Hedgeweek) IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a specialist in critical information, analytics and solutions, has announced the appointment of Deborah Orida as an independent director to its board and the retirement of Richard Roedel from the board. To read this article:
Ex-Soros Senior Analyst Yiannakas Plans Stocks Hedge Fund
(Bloomberg) Sof Yiannakas, a former senior analyst at billionaire George Soros’s family office, is setting up his own hedge fund to bet on European stocks. EOF Partners, a London-based long/short investment firm, plans to start trading in the first quarter […]
Hedge fund redemptions continue in August
(Opalesque) The hedge fund redemption trend stretched to three straight months in August as the industry experienced $11.3 billion in outflows. August’s redemptions represented 0.4% of industry assets and were an increase from July’s $8.1 billion in industry outflows, according […]