Liquid Alternatives / Trends
Citadel quant joins OpenAI
Eugene Tang is the latest hedge fund quant to avoid a period of gardening leave by opting to join a tech company rather than a rival firm with switch to artificial intelligence leader OpenAI as a “member of technical staff”, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.
UBS hedge fund sees merger-arb trade opportunity despite regulatory headwinds
UBS O’Connor, the $12bn hedge fund unit of UBS Asset Management, remains optimistic about the potential for a rebound in merger-arbitrage performance despite a difficult YTD due to regulatory challenges disrupting high-profile deals, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Elliott calls for special shareholder meeting after nominating eight new Southwest directors
Activist investment firm Elliott Investment Management has escalated its battle with Southwest Airlines by calling for a special meeting to vote on new board members after nominating eight new candidates who could potentially reshape the airline’s strategy, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge fund with 800% gain in seven years sees opportunity in China tech stocks
A leading Chinese hedge fund, which has surged more than 800% over the past seven years, is taking advantage of the recent dip in Hong Kong-listed Chinese tech stocks, seeing their valuations as still attractive despite a strong rally this year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Hedge funds exit bearish Brent bets at fastest rate in eight years
Hedge funds have exited bearish positions on Brent crude at the fastest pace in nearly eight years, amid heightened geopolitical risks from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to a report by Bloomberg citing data from ICE Futures Europe.
Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2024
The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranks 133 economies based on their innovation capabilities and performance. This year’s report highlights shifts in global innovation leadership, with a focus on emerging economies challenging traditional leaders.
Studien: Diese acht Technologien stehen im Fokus von Banken
Einer neuen Studie zufolge achten immer mehr Unternehmen darauf, dass ihre Technologieprojekte einen langfristigen Mehrwert bieten. Bei Banken stehen aktuell acht Technologien im besonderen Fokus der Entscheidungsträger.
Gründerfonds Ruhr lädt zum Portfolio Day und verkündet First Closing des Fonds II
Im Essener Colosseum trafen sich am 10. Oktober die Portfoliounternehmen des Gründerfonds Ruhr, Investoren und Gründerteams zum Austausch und zum Netzwerken, und feierten gemeinsam das erfolgreiche First Closing in Höhe von 31 Mio. Euro des Gründerfonds Ruhr II.
Lilium: 100-Millionen-Staatshilfe offenbar vom Tisch, Insolvenz droht
Lilium hat fast 1,5 Milliarden Euro Verluste angehäuft, fast ohne Einnahmen zu generieren. Nun geht das Geld aus, die Insolvenz droht. Erhoffte 100 Millionen an Hilfe vom Staat wird es wohl nicht geben.
US-Boutique kommt erstmals nach Deutschland – mit einem aktiven ETF
PT Asset Management, eine Fixed-Income-Boutique aus Chicago, Illinois, bringt erstmals ein Produkt nach Europa. Gemeinsam mit Hanetf legt das Unternehmen den Performance Trust Total Return Bond Ucits ETF (PTAM) auf.
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 the individual components of hedge fund strategies that make up the firm’s primary evergreen LGT Endowment portfolio, according to a report by CityWire.
Quantedge leads September rebound in CTAs and trend-followers
Commodity trading advisors (CTAs) and trend-following hedge funds made a significant comeback in September, with Quantedge Global Fund, which gained over 8% over the month, bringing its year-to-date return to 29.36%, leading the way, according to a report by Institutional Investor.
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 digital assets, according to a new survey by the Alternative Investment Management Association and PwC.
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 by S&P Global citing data from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).
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 across a wide range of categories. The awards were presented at an exclusive ceremony and networking event today (10 October), at The Penn Club, New York.
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