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NEWSLETTER | 11 Aug 2020

Hedge funds turn up the heat with strong gains across equities, macro and activist strategies

Hedge funds have stormed into the second half of the year, recording their second highest monthly return in almost 18 months, and their third biggest monthly return in a decade, with equities and macro-focused managers leading the way.

Tue | 11 Aug 2020, 11:21

Alternative credit specialist CIFC has launched a long/short high yield UCITS fund managed by industry veteran Jason Horowitz, who has been running similar strategies successfully for over 10 years.

Tue | 11 Aug 2020, 11:21

Hong Kong-based hedge fund Long Corridor Asset Management has selected Bare Cove Technology Limited (BCT) as its software development and IT automation partner.

Tue | 11 Aug 2020, 11:21

Avelacom, a high-performance global connectivity and IT infrastructure provider for the financial services industry, has completed a new route between Sao Paulo, Brazil, and New York, USA.

Tue | 11 Aug 2020, 11:21

Voting is now open for the Hedgeweek US Awards 2020, which will be announced and celebrated at an exclusive virtual ceremony and industry networking event to be held on Thursday 29 October.

New Binance Perpetual Futures margined and priced with bitcoin launch

Tue | 11 Aug 2020, 11:21

Binance has added to broad variety of derivatives with the launch of Perpetual Futures contracts margined with bitcoin, and with leverage of up to 125x.

MPMF expands service offering

Tue | 11 Aug 2020, 11:21

MPMF Fund Management (Ireland) Limited (MPMF), the Maples Group’s alternative investment fund manager and UCITS management company, has announced a series of technology enhancements in response to evolving client demands and regulatory requirements.