The USD1bn Club, the group of institutional investors which has committed more than USD1 billion to hedge funds, has seen a net growth of 11 participants since 2015, and now includes 238 members, according to Preqin. Forty institutions have joined
There was no shortage of idea generation when it came to discussing the various ways alternative fund managers are trying to overcome the gravitational effects of market forces in a bid to boost returns. As markets begin to normalise, fundamental-focused
The publication of this Guide comes as shockwaves from the UK's decision to withdraw from EU membership continue to reverberate across the world, raising several challenges for UK-based asset managers distributing across the EU. As Bobby Johal, Managing Consultant, Cordium,
HIG Bayside Capital, the distressed debt and special situation affiliate of private equity firm HIG Capital (HIG), has closed the HIG Bayside Loan Opportunity Fund IV with aggregate capital commitments of USD1.1 billion, exceeding its USD1.0 billion target. The fund
The Lyxor Hedge Fund research team reports that November was an eventful month for investors. “The victory of Donald Trump at the US presidential election surprised pollsters and proved supportive for risk assets, against expectations. The MSCI World was up
Vistra, a corporate service providers of international incorporations, trust, fiduciary, and fund administration services, has acquired the Jordans Group from its current shareholder, The West of England Trust Limited. Founded in 1863, Jordans comprises four companies: Jordans Limited, Jordans (Scotland)
GAM is to launch a new merger arbitrage strategy in July, subject to regulatory approval, which will focus on inefficiencies in the market prices of companies that may occur after the announcement of corporate events such as mergers, acquisitions or
BT has completed the acquisition of IP Trade, a provider of unified communications and collaboration solutions for trading floor environments and command-and-control dispatch centres, following approval by the UK’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA). As announced on 1 February, the
FactSet Research Systems has completed the sale of its market research business, consisting of Market Metrics and Matrix Solutions, to Asset International, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital. Upon completion of the sale on 1 July 2016, FactSet received USD165
Societe Generale Prime Services reports that June was a strong month for most CTA strategies, with the SG CTA Index posting the largest monthly gain since November 2014, and 90 per cent of the constituent programs contributing positive returns. All
