Lyxor, Bridgewater Launch All Weather Sustainability UCITS Fund
New product leverages Bridgewater’s systematic research process to assess and select public market assets aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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Growing Convertible Bond Market Providing Opportunities In All Regions
Global convertible bond issuance last year came in at a record-breaking $187.92bn from 519 issuances, approximately 50% higher than 2019, and 2021 is pacing for another record
London Pensions Fund Authority Joins Pension Scams Industry Forum
The forum aims to share knowledge and best practice across the industry by discussing pension scam and liberation developments and threats
Versor Investments Promotes Leah Pozsgay To Partner
Pozsgay is the firm's Head of Trade Execution and Counterparty Management
Hedge Funds Enjoy Best First Half Performance Since 2009
Among the primary hedge fund types eVestment tracks, FX/Currency funds were big performance winners in June, returning an average of +1.45%
Silver Creek Capital Adds Brendan Connor To Investment Team
Connor will serve as a portfolio manager for select Silver Creek hedge fund strategies
Kettera Strategies Heat Map June 2021
June was a negative month for the longer-term systematic trend programs, where setbacks came primarily in fixed income and currency markets
SBAI Publishes New Memo On Indemnification Wording In Fund Governing Documents
Memo discusses the scope of wording that can be used, potential issues that can arise from broad or vaguely worded language
Managed Futures Pull Back In June But Enjoy Solid, If Not Spectacular, First Half
The flagship SG CTA Index was up +6.51% in the first six months of the year, but lost -1.06% in June
Tikehau Capital Launches High Yield Impact Credit Fund
Fund will focus on lowering companies’ carbon footprint to help facilitate the transition towards a net zero carbon economy
Capstone Hires Tom Leake To Lead Solutions Platform
Solutions Platform manages over $3bn of Capstone’s $9bn of assets
Union Bancaire Privée To Acquire Millennium Banque Privée - BCP (Suisse) SA
The deal will see UBP increase its assets under management by more than CHF 4bn
Why Listed Funds Are Proving A Popular Way To Invest
The listed fund industry, despite the aforementioned bumpy ride of the past few years, has proven its resilience and continues to offer investors multiple benefits
Hedge Fund Performance, Asset Flows Healthy As 2021 Halfway Point Approaches
Performance gains and new money boosting the industry to a new record $3.57trn AUM
Mill Road Capital Launches Progressive Governance Fund
MRPG’s will take large equity positions in small-cap companies and appoint board members capable of improving the culture and character of the boards in those target companies
