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As a result of the volatility and positioning for generational inflation and increased likelihood of an economic recession, institutional investors withdrew an estimated $26.0 billion from hedge funds in Q3 2022, according to the latest HFR Global Hedge Fund Industry Report.
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Seasoned short-seller Jim Chanos, who famously exposed – and profited from – the accounting scandal at Enron, has partnered with London-based Green Ash Partners to launch a new equity long/short hedge fund, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Assets under management at Man Group fell to $138.4 billion at the end of September, down from $142.3 billion on 30 June, in what it the company describes as a “very difficult” quarter for the asset management industry.
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission have launched an investigation into whether crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, which filed for bankruptcy back in July, misled investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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While markets have rallied in the past week, the Federal Reserve’s rhetoric at last month’s Jackson Hole summit makes a pivot on interest rates seem unlikely. So, despite recent gains, investors are understandably sceptical about a headlong dash back into equities.Â
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The financial landscape is in flux, as investors in the cryptocurrency space tackle a number of market headwinds which can cause some apprehension. But finding the right balance between diversification and risk management, can help them forge a path which safeguards their portfolios without stifling growth.
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The winners of the inaugural Hedgeweek & Private Equity Wire European Credit Awards, which recognise excellence among private equity fund managers and service providers in Europe across a wide range of categories, have been announced.
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In the ongoing bear market, hedge funds have provided their best downside protection as a proportion of broader market falls since the dotcom crash at the turn of the 21st century.
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The drop in crypto markets earlier in 2022 may have alarmed some operators in the space, but others are taking this time to build on their offering and set their business up for the next wave of investment in digital assets.
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HFR’s Fund Weighted Composite Index – a broad-based index tracking the monthly returns of some 1400 single manager hedge funds across all strategy types – remains negative at -3.95% over the eight-month period to the end of August, as long/short equity hedge funds’ year-to-date losses hit double-digit territory.
