Polygon Global Partners’ convertibles-focused unit has rebranded as Acasta Partners, and its flagship global long/short Polygon Convertible Opportunity strategy, led by CIO Mike Humphries, has been renamed Acasta Global. The strategy was originally launched by Humphries in 2009 in the
Despite sharp price shocks, the upward momentum in cryptocurrencies and the broader digital asset sector has heralded eye-catching returns for hedge funds over the past 12 months, underlining the asset class’s status as a key area of focus in alternatives.
Several of the trading obstacles for the adoption of cryptocurrencies and digital assets have been overcome, through the advent of derivative instruments. The next frontier of development in the space lies in expanding the number of protocols being used, together
Macro hedge funds posted strong, negatively-correlated gains in January as equity and fixed income markets suffered steep losses, while investors positioned for sharp interest rate increases and generational inflationary pressures to begin 2022, with investable HFRI 500 Macro Index advancing
The trajectory of regulation across the globe will most likely determine the future of investment in cryptocurrency and digital assets as it holds the key to mainstream adoption of the asset class. However, while this is still in the offing,
The prime brokerage needs of emerging asset managers are rapidly evolving as they seek partners who will help them facilitate growth while providing cost efficient, high quality, swift customer service.
