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Palmer Square Capital Management set to launch European CLO ETFs for institutional investors
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 gain in December: HFR
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 launches absolute return multi-strategy fixed income fund
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 launches depositary services in Luxembourg
SEI has announced the launch of depositary services for Luxembourg alternative investment funds (AIFs).
Hedge funds surge in November on US election: HFR
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.
Exchange groups turn to acquisitions for growth: Morningstar
Morningstar’s latest report reveals that Exchange Groups have been acquisitive, and the firm writes that it expects this to remain true.
Global asset owner survey finds investors re-prioritising: bfinance
Bfinance has released its biennial global asset owner survey, identifying the priorities of more than 300 senior investors, with a combined AuM of over USD7 trillion in assets across 39 countries. With rising geopolitical uncertainty, technological opportunities, and a challenging market environment, asset owners are increasingly focused on resilience, impact, and private market opportunities.
Family offices boosting philanthropy: Ocorian
New global research from Ocorian shows philanthropic giving by family offices is set to grow strongly over the next two years but family offices want to see some return.
Franklin Templeton receives CSSF approval for private market offering
Franklin Templeton has announced that it has received approval from the Luxembourg regulator Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) to launch the firm’s first open-ended strategy focused on private equity secondaries.
Aon says liquid alternatives can increase UK pension schemes’ resilience in choppy markets
Aon plc has said that liquid alternative assets can help UK pension schemes position their portfolios for greater resilience, while still meeting their return objectives.
