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NEWSLETTER | 8 Mar 2021

Trend-following hedge funds rebound in "fantastic" February

Managed futures hedge funds and short-term trading strategies have rebounded strongly in recent weeks, with each of Société Générale’s three main CTA and trend-following indices finishing February in positive territory.

Mon | 8 Mar 2021, 11:34

Varenne Capital Partners, a global alternative investment manager, has chosen to leverage a partnership between its depositary, INDOS Financial, and fintech risk firm Clarus Risk, to provide a fintech Liquidity Stress-Testing solution.

New Macrobond office opens in Stockholm

Mon | 8 Mar 2021, 11:34

Macrobond Financial, a provider of economic and financial intelligence, has opened an office in Stockholm to meet the growing demand for its data, analytics and collaboration tools from the Nordic regions.

Mon | 8 Mar 2021, 11:34

Bitfinex, a digital token trading platform, has added IOTA as collateral on Bitfinex Borrow after it was successful in a recent social media poll.

Mon | 8 Mar 2021, 11:34

By Joel Press, Press Management – The transition of leadership in the private world of hedge funds is incomparable to corporate America, requiring both a deft touch and significant forward planning. The founders of successful hedge funds will have invested years, often decades, building the business in their image. When it comes time to handing over the keys to someone else, it can be a hugely emotional affair so picking the right leadership has to be approached very carefully.

Offshore fund vehicles – A transparent guide to making the right choice to maximise your fund’s potential

Mon | 8 Mar 2021, 11:34

By Philip Graham, Partner, Harneys – One of the most common scenarios we encounter is a US-based manager who initially establishes a domestic fund to attract US taxable investors. With the performance going in the right direction, the manager begins to think about US tax-exempt investors, such as charities, pension funds and university endowments, as well as investors based outside of the US, who like the track record and want to invest.