BlackRock has announced the launch of the BlackRock BFM Brown to Green Materials Fund for UK investors, writing that it continues to provide clients with choice investment opportunities related to the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Kepler Absolute’s Hedge report highlights the top performing macro funds in the liquid alternatives space in 2024, revealing that 2024 was a strong year for Absolute Return UCITS funds, with the AH Global Index returning 5.4 per cent, outperforming both cash and global fixed income.
The adoption of quantitative and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) techniques, and the growth of systematic strategies have made investment research data especially important for firms seeking alpha, Bloomberg say
MSCI’s latest Emerging Trends in Wealth Management report reveals four megatrends – transformative technologies, environment and resources, health and healthcare, and society and lifestyle – will be critical influences on the future of investing, bringing their own set of downstream impacts and creating a need for greater personalisation, transparency and technology.
Palmer Square Capital Management, a credit-focused alternative asset management firm with more than USD33 billion in assets under management founded in 2009, is planning to launch three ETFs for European institutional investors in early 2025.
Hedge funds gained in December to conclude a volatile year, navigating election and geopolitical risks, falling but persistent inflation, and surging cryptocurrency prices, according to HFR.
Ossiam has announced the launch of the Ossiam Multi Fixed Income Opportunities Fund (“MFIO”), described as a natural expansion of its expertise in fixed income and absolute return solutions.
SEI has announced the launch of depositary services for Luxembourg alternative investment funds (AIFs).
Hedge funds surged in November, driven by the US Presidential election results, as managers and investors positioned for an active M&A cycle and more business- friendly policies from the incoming administration, writes HFR.
Morningstar’s latest report reveals that Exchange Groups have been acquisitive, and the firm writes that it expects this to remain true.
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