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NEWSLETTER | 17 Jul 2020  
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SPACs enjoying a purple patch as Ackman raises IPO target

Investors like Bill Ackman are bringing Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) back into vogue, and while the size and sophistication of these ‘blank-check’ companies is evolving, it is unlikely to signal a long-term structural shift.

 
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UCITS “makes even more sense”: Liquid alts deliver diversification amid pandemic crash, says Lyxor
Fri | 17 Jul 2020, 11:12
UCITS hedge funds delivered on their pledge of portfolio diversification during the coronavirus-fuelled market meltdown this year, and investors should now consider putting more of their money into the sector to seize on continued market dislocations, Lyxor Asset Management says.
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Gold rush: Commodity surge heralds hefty gains as price projections are pushed higher
Fri | 17 Jul 2020, 11:12
Soaring gold prices are bringing stellar returns for hedge funds this year, and now projections for the rest of 2020 are being revised upwards in light of the commodity’s runaway momentum.
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Global hedge fund industry buffeted by headwinds, says new report
Fri | 17 Jul 2020, 11:12
The global hedge fund industry is currently facing a number of headwinds, from fee pressure, increased redemptions and liquidations, to the decreasing new fund launches  as investors around the world look towards defensive strategies, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. 
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VSFG/Arrano Capital licenses MVIS CryptoCompare Bitcoin Index for Hong Kong regulated fund
Fri | 17 Jul 2020, 11:12
Arrano Capital, the blockchain arm of Venture Smart Asia Limited, has licensed the MVIS CryptoCompare Bitcoin Index (MVBTC) for its recently launched bitcoin fund. 
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Finding the right path to institutionalising compliance

In part one of this article series, entitled Alphabet Soup, three key themes were discussed in relation to the global regulatory environment investment managers must navigate: 1) Uncertainty, 2) Accountability and 3) Increased Scrutiny.

 
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