QMA, the quantitative equity and global multi-asset solutions manager of PGIM, has acquired Wadhwani Asset Management (WAM), a London-based quantitative macro-focused investment management firm. Upon closing, WAM, which runs quantitative macro hedge funds and risk premia strategies, will become part
Private equity firm GTCR is to acquire Ultimus Fund Solutions and The Gemini Companies in a strategic combination. The combined company, which will operate as Ultimus Fund Solutions, will be a leading provider of full service fund administration, accounting and investor
Monroe Capital (Monroe) has closed a USD455.75 million term debt securitisation known as Monroe Capital MML CLO VII, LTD. The term financing was Monroe’s third CLO completed in the last 13 months and is secured by a portfolio of middle
Xena Exchange, a professional-level crypto-asset trading platform, has completed a USD3 million Series A round of financing led by Klever Internet Investments. The newly raised funds will bolster the company’s focus on team expansion, marketing efforts, and accelerate product development.
London-based derivatives analytics company, OpenGamma is expanding its business into North America. The firm’s expansion plans come as regulatory and macroeconomic pressures continue to hit hedge funds and asset managers with offices all over the world. Specific rules on clearing
Tradex Global Advisors, a privately held hedge fund, has acquired JCL Capital Partners and launched Tradex Realty Partners, a real estate finance company that originates and/or acquires senior loans collateralised by institutional quality real estate in well-located, supply constrained markets. Tradex
EPIC Holdings is to acquire Integro Holdings, a specialty insurance brokerage and consulting business in the US with revenue in excess of USD150 million. Financial terms of the proposed transaction have not been disclosed. Integro USA brings to EPIC expertise that is
Stockholm-based systematic asset manager IPM has completed an extensive re-branding project aimed at clearly defining and representing the company’s brand values. IPM, which has USD8.7 billion in assets under management from institutional clients throughout Europe, North America, and Asia, conducted
Euronext, the leading pan-European exchange, has approached the Board of Directors of Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA to seek its support for a EUR625 million cash tender offer for all the outstanding shares of the Norwegian Stock Exchange and national
BNY Mellon has been appointed as depositary for a significant proportion of the alternative investment holdings of Alceda Asset Management GmbH in Germany and Alceda Fund Management SA in Luxembourg. The mandate also covers assets held in alternative investment funds
