11 Oct 2024
LGT CP launches new hedge fund offering for institutional and wealth management clients
LGT Capital Partners (LGT CP) has launched a new hedge fund vehicle for both institutional and wealth management clients offering access to…
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Cboe to launch VIX Futures Options on 14 October
Global derivatives and securities exchange network Cboe Global Markets has announced that trading of its new Options on Cboe Volatility…
Millennium appoints ex-JPMorgan equity derivatives trader as Senior PM
Multi-strategy hedge fund major Millennium Inc has added to its trading team with the appointment of Ziad Kerbage, a former equity…
Nearly half of traditional hedge funds now have crypto exposure
A growing number of traditional hedge funds are venturing into the world of cryptocurrencies, with nearly half now having exposure to…
Starboard accuses Pfizer of pressuring former execs
The corporate showdown between Pfizer and activist hedge fund Starboard Value escalated on Thursday, as Starboard called on the…
Hedgeweek announces winners of US Awards 2024
Hedgeweek has announced the winners of the US Awards 2024, which recognise excellence among fund managers and service providers in the US…
10 Oct 2024
Hedge funds boost net-long positions in European gas markets
Hedge funds are increasing their net-long positions in European natural gas futures as the market heads into winter, according to a report…
Former Pareto Partner to close Norwegian hedge fund after persistent losses
Karl Oscar Strøm, a former Partner at Pareto Securities, is closing the Norwegian hedge fund Paleo Fund, which he founded in 2021.…
Brevan Howard’s Master Fund records best monthly performance of 2024 in September
Brevan Howard’s flagship $12bn Master Fund returned to winning ways in September following a dip in the previous month, with a 5.12% gain,…
Disappointing press conference prompts record selling of Chinese stocks
After a recent press conference by China's National Development and Reform Commission yielded little in the way of new economic measures,…
Former Pfizer execs withdraw support for Starboard’s activist campaign
Two former Pfizer executives have stepped back from hedge fund Starboard Value’s campaign to push for changes at the pharmaceutical giant…
China’s unexpected stimulus catches Winton off-guard
Global hedge fund major Winton suffered significant losses in its China-focused strategy after an unexpected stimulus package from Beijing…
09 Oct 2024
Trio of BH systematic macro PMs find new homes
Three former Portfolio Managers in Brevan Howard's systematic macro team, who left the $35bn Jersey-headquartered global macro hedge fund…
Boston Retirement System on the hunt for hedge fund-of-fund managers
The Boston Retirement System is looking for hedge fund-of-funds managers to oversee a combined mandate of approximately $350m, according to…
Pension funds to boost hedge fund allocations, but want greater transparency
Pension funds are poised to significantly increase their hedge fund investments as they anticipate strong growth and attractive…
