26 May 2021
Industry supportive of prime business despite hurdles
Buoyancy in the hedge fund industry, following a year of strong performance, bodes well for the prime brokerage business. Numerous new…
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Strong client relationships support rise of boutique prime brokers
Transparency, trust and a clear understanding of the prime broker’s risk management process can help managers build long-term sustainable…
24 May 2021
Resumed travel will boost market growth
Despite a challenging fundraising environment, the new Limited Partnership Fund Ordinance regulation (LPF) has the potential to make Hong…
Appetite for diversification to underpin HK progress
Hong Kong recently introduced regulatory reforms, policies and incentives to drive growth and increase Hong Kong’s attractiveness as a fund…
Hong Kong gains traction among Asian investors
As Asian investors demonstrate a growing appetite to allocate to alternative investment funds, Hong Kong is becoming more attractive to…
Accurate financial and valuation reporting can help communicate performance to LPs
In light of the recent scandals resulting from mispriced assets, and the broader impact of Covid-19 on the global economy, the need for…
14 May 2021
Advice and expectations – steps to a successful SPAC deal
Following the global outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, the private capital industry saw a significant build-up of dry…
GPs to look for diamonds in the rough with SPAC deals
Last year witnessed the meteoric rise of special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deals. But, as regulators take a closer look at this…
13 May 2021
Outsourced Trading in Focus
In this latest report, we deep dive into how Cowen’s Outsourced Trading Solution is able to support hedge funds with an array of services,…
The Manager’s Perspective
By Chris Zellner, Co-Founder, COO and CCO, Asymmetry Capital Management – Asymmetry Capital Management is a diversified equity long/short…
Magnetic attraction: Why Cowen’s outsourced trading solution continues to attract a wide range of fund managers.
The concept of outsourced trading is not new to hedge funds, but its relevance has arguably come to the fore in recent years as managers of…
05 May 2021
Transparency key to building relationships
In these times of uncertainty, startup and emerging managers are turning to their partners, consultants and service providers for support…
Opportunities ripe in ESG and crypto
It is an exciting time to be an investment manager – creative, innovative startups are taking advantage of the opportunities which are…
Raising the bar for startup technology partners
As potential investors demand higher operational standards, startup managers become more selective and discerning when choosing their fund…
22 Apr 2021
Finding new ways of navigating the changing landscape
Enko Capital: Best Credit Hedge Fund — Hedge funds must find creative ways of demonstrating their skill and ability to solve the issues…
