EEX Group’s Global Power volume amounted to 772 TWh (+45 per cent y-o-y). Volumes increased after many traders returned from an extended summer break to observe increasing levels of volatility on the world markets. European Power Derivatives exceeded the mark
LibreMax Capital (LibreMax), an asset management firm specialising in structured products and corporate credit, has successfully closed its fifth drawdown vehicle, LibreMax Structured Opportunities Partners I, with total capital commitments of approximately USD225 million. The Structured Opportunities Fund will target
Brevan Howard, the high-profile global macro hedge fund firm co-founded by Alan Howard, has taken a minority stake in 1543 Capital, an alternative credit and structured finance-focused investment manager, as part of a new strategic partnership.
The “explosive” upward price movements in energy markets are helping power performance among machine-based hedge funds this year, as CTAs and trend-following strategies successfully lock onto strong price signals.
Stamford Associates, a relatively small and selective London-based investment advisor, has occupied an influential niche in the UK’s investment space for over 30 years. This influence is not necessarily a result of its ability to predict investment trends, nor a
Hedge funds’ confidence continues to rise, with managers across the UK, Europe and Asia all bullish on their business prospects heading into the final quarter of the year, a key industry sentiment index shows.
Integral, a technology company in the foreign exchange market, has reported average daily volumes (ADV) across Integral platforms of USD44.9 billion in September 2021. This represents an increase of +1.6 per cent compared to August 2021 and an increase of
If any jurisdiction can claim to be the home of the global fund industry, it is Luxembourg. The Grand Duchy is the second largest investment fund centre worldwide and the first in Europe, with an 8.8 per cent global market
Visitors to Luxembourg are often surprised and pleased to discover that public transport is free. Step onto a tram in Luxembourg city, and there is no conductor to pay, and no machine to stamp tickets. In a drive to tackle
By Dr Marcus Peter & Irina Stoliarova – 2020 was a challenging year for the Luxembourg funds market. Despite a strong start in January and February, the Covid-19 pandemic caused a slowdown to fund set-up and net asset developments due
