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NEWSLETTER | 8 Sep 2020

Theta Capital Management launches distressed credit multi-manager vehicle

Hedge fund specialist Theta Capital Management has launched a new multi-manager fund vehicle for investors to access distressed credit market opportunities. Theta Capital has been waiting for the right time to capitalise on distressed markets and with Covid-19 causing such dislocation in the global economy, the firm feels now is the right time to invest with a select number of distressed managers.

Tue | 8 Sep 2020, 11:30

Truss Edge, an independent middle and back office technology solutions suite for fund managers, has further improved its data management, systems infrastructure and performance capabilities. The improvements come as part of its latest update to its core software.

Taking full advantage of data

Tue | 8 Sep 2020, 11:30

The growing computing power witnessed in the past few years has led to data becoming more accessible, often at the touch of a button. Though there are huge benefits to this, the progress also means the danger of information overload is an unfortunate reality. As more alternative datasets become available to hedge fund managers looking for a competitive edge, they need to make sure they take full advantage of any data they purchase while also incorporating any information they share across their internal company channels.

Tue | 8 Sep 2020, 11:30

SmartStream Technologies has launched a new derivatives component for its Systematic Internaliser (SI) Registry service, to help clients meet the 15 September MiFID II deadline.

Calling all emerging hedge funds

Tue | 8 Sep 2020, 11:30

Hosted by Hedgeweek, this live digital summit, taking place over two days (11 & 12 November), is your bridge to a new understanding of each of the critical steps involved in successfully bringing a hedge fund to market.

CMC Markets integrates multi-asset Direct API with Centroid Solutions

Tue | 8 Sep 2020, 11:30

CMC Markets Institutional has integrated its comprehensive, multi-asset Direct API with Centroid Solutions.

SteelEye names Chief Operating Officer

Tue | 8 Sep 2020, 11:30

SteelEye, a compliance technology and data analytics firm, has appointed Rob Friend as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

Tue | 8 Sep 2020, 11:30

Apex Group (Apex) has appointed Julie Ferguson as Co-Head of Throgmorton Compliance Solutions, working alongside previously announced Co-Head Mel Scotland.

Tue | 8 Sep 2020, 11:30

PwC has appointed David Selden as partner to lead its Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) team’s new legal business.

Tue | 8 Sep 2020, 11:30

PineBridge Investments (PineBridge), a global asset manager focused on active, high conviction investing, has appointed Brian McCarthy as Chief Risk Officer, Europe.