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The International Monetary Fund has warned that emerging markets (EMs) are increasingly exposed to volatile, non-bank sources of capital, such as hedge funds, making them more sensitive to global shocks like the ongoing Iran conflict, according to a report by the Financial Times.
ICAP, part of the TP ICAP Group, a provider of financial markets infrastructure and data solutions, has launched a new global Dry Forward Freight Agreement (FFA) Desk, expanding its freight derivatives capabilities.
Bloomberg Indices has expanded its commodity coverage with the launch of the BCOM Global Commodity Singles Indices (BCOM Global Singles), offering investors granular exposure to individual commodities across global markets.
European equities are stepping into the spotlight as hedge funds rethink their global strategies amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop.
Macro-focused hedge funds suffered heavy losses in March as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted energy markets and upended inflation and interest rate expectations, according to a report by Bloomberg citing industry sources.
Boston-based hedge fund Sirios Capital Management has partnered with iM Global Partner (iMGP) to launch the iMGP Sirios Absolute Return Fund R EUR HP PR UCITS ETF (SARF), marking Europe’s first ETF to include a performance fee, according to a report by ETFStream.
Hedge funds have sharply increased their short positions on European equities, reflecting concerns over the economic impact of the ongoing war in Iran, according to a report by the Financial Times citing data from Breakout Point.
Qube Research & Technologies is expanding its US footprint with a new office at BMO Tower, leasing just over 29,000 square feet on the building’s 39th floor, according to a report by The Real Deal. The space will become the firm’s third US location, joining offices in New York and Houston.
Freestone Grove, an equities-focused multi-manager hedge fund launched in 2024 by ex-Citadel executives Todd Barker and Daniel Murillo, has quietly doubled its assets to over $6bn while maintaining a relatively low profile, according to a report by Business Insider.
Elliott Investment Management’s attempt to acquire Venezuela’s Citgo Petroleum Corp has been delayed amid concerns from the Trump administration over the deal’s valuation and associated political risks, according to a report by Bloomberg.
