Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Ackman slashes target size for new US-listed fund
Bill Ackman has announced a significant reduction in the fundraising target for his new US-listed fund, Pershing Square USA, citing investor apprehensions about the fund’s structure and cash deployment strategy, according to reports.
Sweden saw record fund savings in H1 2024, data shows
In June, Sweden witnessed a remarkable surge in fund savings, with new savings in funds reaching nearly 22 billion Swedish krona (sek), according to reports. Consistent with the trends observed earlier this year, the majority of net deposits were channeled into equity funds. The total fund assets in Sweden saw a significant increase of almost […]
Hedge funds gear up for $2.6bn Ukraine debt restructuring
A coalition of hedge funds invested in Ukraine, including Aurelius Capital Management and VR Capital Group is gearing up for debt-restructuring negotiations with the Ukrainian government to rework approximately $2.6bn in GDP warrants, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge fund assets rise to record high amid uncertainties
Hedge fund assets reached a new high in 2Q24, surpassing $4.3 trillion as managers brace for upcoming elections and geopolitical uncertainties, data has shown. According to hedge fund research firm HFR, this marks the seventh consecutive quarter of asset growth, driven by performance gains and strategic asset inflows into relative value arbitrage (RVA) and macro […]
PropTechs erzielen Rekordniveau bei Finanzierungen
Erstmalig 1000er-Marke geknackt: 1.090 deutsche PropTechs am Markt tätig, davon bereits 106 Neugründungen im ersten Halbjahr 21 Unternehmen neu in wirtschaftlicher Schieflage gerutscht, weniger als im Vergleichszeitraum 2023 1.789 Milliarden Euro Wagniskapital, Rekord dank Lebenszyklusphase „Energieeffizienz“ blackprint CEO Sarah Schlesinger: „Die Erfolge sind beeindruckend, müssen aber noch deutlich mehr ins Bewusstsein dringen und offensive Kommunikation […]
Gold Price & Investment Outlook: 2024 & Beyond
Gold is one of the most vital metals in the world and a unique asset, with the ability to enhance portfolio diversification, act as store of value, and hedge against systemic risk. VanEck has long been considered a leader in gold-related investments and has been managing gold funds since 1968, including the US first open-ended […]
WorldQuant’s non-Millennium assets up to $10bn
Igor Tulchinsky’s WorldQuant, which previously managed capital exclusively for multi-strategy major Millennium Management, is now managing $10bn in assets for other clients, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Mensch-Maschine-Interaktion mit GPT 4o
GPT 4.0 transformiert die Art und Weise, wie wir mit Maschinen kommunizieren, und bietet Fähigkeiten, die über die bisherigen Modelle hinausgehen, sagt Eeva Raita von Futurice.
Analysten erwarten in den kommenden Wochen steigende Ölpreise
Der Ölpreis schwankt seit einem Monat um die 85-Dollar-Marke. Analysten gehen von Durchschnittspreisen zwischen 86 und 90 US-Dollar im nächsten Quartal aus. Das sind die Gründe.
With $20 Trillion in Private Markets, the Lack of Transparency Is No Longer Okay
Benchmarks allow investors and managers to make data-driven decisions and rely less on assumptions, writes Preqin’s Fabien Chen.
8 Knots, Janus Henderson, and Casdin Capital Thrived Even as Biotech Peers Suffered a Reversal
Many hedge funds’ heady gains posted early in the year shriveled after the sector took a beating in the second quarter.
Hedge fund assets hit record $4.31tn
Total global hedge fund assets increased for the seventh consecutive quarter in Q2 2024, surpassing the previous record high of $4.3tn to reach $4.31tn with a quarterly increase of approximately $11bn, according to the latest data from HFR.
Mapped: A Short Overview of Places With Zero Corporate Taxes
Map: A Short Overview of Places With Zero Corporate Taxes This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In a globalized world, setting corporate tax rates has often been described as a race to the […]
Nekton Capital to return client funds
Nekton Capital, the stocks-focused, market-neutral hedge fund firm founded by former York Capital Management Co-Chief Investment Officer Christophe Aurand, is to return capital to investors, after performance failed to meet expectations, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Activist Elliott acquires significant Starbucks stake
Elliott Investment Management, one of the world’s largest activist investors, has built a significant position in Starbucks, and is engaging in discussions aimed at enhancing the coffee giant’s stock performance, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing unnamed sources.
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