Funds
The Strategic Funds, a diversified asset management holding company that engages in alternative investment strategies and proprietary investments in private equity, has expanded its footprint into the crypto market with the launch of a new Fund.
The new Fund will offer accredited investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of crypto assets, beyond just bitcoin. By deploying a balanced allocation to the top 10 crypto tokens by market cap along with a quant-driven hedging algorithm for dynamic adjustments, as well as crypto asset and cash-based lending strategies, the fund seeks the primary objective of delivering long-term capital growth at moderate levels
Argentium Digital Asset Management, a London-based cryptocurrency hedge fund founded by ex-JP Morgan and Credit Suisse manager Paul Frost-Smith, has unveiled a new Cayman-based fund which will formally launch next month.
Integral, a specialist technology company in the foreign exchange market, has reported average daily volumes (ADV) across Integral platforms totaled USD43.3 billion in April 2021. This represents a decrease of -19.2 per cent compared to March 2021 and an increase of +23.4 per cent compared to the same period in 2020.
Reported ADV represents volumes traded across the group’s entire liquidity network, including TrueFXTM and Integral OCXTM, in aggregate.
Kellner Capital, a hedge fund with a strong focus on merger arbitrage opportunities, is marking its 40th anniversary. Throughout its history, the firm has analysed roughly 10,000 deals, has achieved a deal completion rate of over 95 per cent, and generated 35 years of positive returns for investors.
The firm was founded by George Kellner in 1981, making it one of the oldest continually running hedge funds in existence. During its tenure, the firm has remained steadfast in its commitment to merger arbitrage as a core strategy, protecting investors from market risk and providing consistent returns. Kellner Capital has also
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 COOs now providing outsourced services, to underscore the opportunities, challenges and considerations this group of managers are facing. Paul Gary Reynolds, founder of Covalent, Chude Chidi-Ofong, co-founder of Montague Square Advisors and Paul Clement, founder of Clement Advisory answer Hayden’s questions.
What are the key considerations for emerging and startup managers in the current environment?
Outlining the current environment, Paul
It is an exciting time to be an investment manager – creative, innovative startups are taking advantage of the opportunities which are aligned with themes at the forefront of investor appetite. The potential for growth in the realm of sustainability and crypto funds is enormous, once certain challenges are overcome.
By A Paris — Following a year which has been positive for hedge funds in terms of performance, startup and emerging managers face an uphill battle as they continue focusing on generating return while strengthening their communication with clients and prospects.
Redhedge Asset Management LLP (Redhedge), an FCA regulated hedge fund manager based in London, will be investing in a world class crew at Henley Royal Regatta.
The drive behind the investment is to enable athletes, who have left the professional and elite circuits, to race again at the highest levels of the competition without the financial burden that comes with preparing for the competition.
The members of the crew, which Redhedge will be investing In, have full-time jobs, and therefore, do not usually have the time to commit to such elite training programmes. By facilitating their training and competition
LedgerEdge, an ecosystem for corporate bond trading, has selected Exactpro to deliver functional testing and ensure the resilience of its global corporate bond trading platform powered by distributed ledger technology.
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Convertibles now key for Algebris, as rising inflation and falling yields loom over credit markets
Convertibles now key for Algebris, as rising inflation and falling yields loom over credit markets