Convertible bonds and certain cyclical credits in developed markets offer positive opportunities while broader credit markets face a squeeze from rising inflation, negative yields and increased government intervention, according to Alberto Gallo, head of global credit strategies at Algebris Investments.
Flows into digital asset investments remained positive last week at USD21 million but were the lowest since October 2020, according to the latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly report from CoinShares. Coupled with lower investment volumes does imply that investor
In these times of uncertainty, startup and emerging managers are turning to their partners, consultants and service providers for support and guidance. Max Hayden (pictured), global head of prime brokerage sales at IG Prime, sat down with three respected, experienced
Now that the considerable cloud of dust has settled following the collapse of Bill Hwang’s family office, Archegos Capital Management, one is able to assess the damage inflicted. The most significant loss was that felt by Archegos, which allegedly had
The number of new hedge funds being launched has reached its highest level in three years, as managers look to capitalise on the nascent economic recovery, idiosyncratic and volatility-based opportunities, and a shifting macro environment. New hedge fund launches increased
TORA, a provider of trading technology, has integrated its order & execution management system (OEMS) with BondCliQ’s US corporate bond consolidated quote and trade data. The integration will greatly improve the contextual pricing data available to TORA customers evaluating corporate
The hedge fund industry experienced USD30.5 billion in inflows in January, a strong start to the year following a December that saw nearly balanced flow activity with USD42.6 million in redemptions, according to the Barclay Fund Flow Indicator from BarclayHedge.
Aberdeen Standard Investments is bullish on event driven merger arbitrage hedge funds amid a surge in deal volumes, while equity long/short and activist managers are also tipped to capitalise on the continued fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Acuity Analytics, parent company of financial technology firm Acuity Trading, has completed its first acquisition with the purchase of research firm Signal Centre, formerly PIA First. The sale, for an undisclosed sum, will see the fusion of analytical prowess and
The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for March 2021 measured 2.49 per cent, up from 2.37 per cent in February. “SS&C GlobeOp’s Forward Redemption Indicator of 2.49 per cent for March 2021 reflects a favourable level of redemptions compared to
