AsiaX

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: More than seven in 10 GPs (73%) plan to raise at least one new private equity, venture capital, or hedge fund in 2025, an indicator of high market confidence, said a market report. In terms of overall fundraising activity, 40% expect their efforts will ramp up even more t...
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Swiss currency manager ponders state of USD and launches new fund

Posted: Thu, 08 May 2025 23:58:20 +0000, Opalesque

By Opalesque: QCAM Currency Asset Management AG, a Swiss currency asset manager, is weighing whether the US dollar is in a persistent bear trend or if it is merely experiencing increased volatility within a broader range. This is a timely reflection as Trump 's return to the White House has jolted ...
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Macro hedge funds mauled in April

Posted: Thu, 08 May 2025 23:56:40 +0000, Opalesque

From Reuters: While many investors survived the market volatility unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump's &quot;Liberation Day&quot; with only a few scratches, macro hedge funds suffered one of their worst maulings in years. HFR's benchmark composite fund index fell by only 0.5% in April...
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UBS in talks to sell hedge fund O'Connor to Cantor Fitzgerald

Posted: Thu, 08 May 2025 23:55:00 +0000, Opalesque

From Reuters: Swiss lender UBS is in talks to sell its hedge fund unit, O'Connor, to U.S. brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Talks of the deal, which the report said could involve a revenue sharing agreement, come at a time when...
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Rio traders reap 37% gain in record month for Brazil hedge funds

Posted: Thu, 08 May 2025 23:53:20 +0000, Opalesque

From Bloomberg: Brazilian hedge funds profited from the mayhem in global financial markets last month, with traders at Vista Capital registering a 37% return to lead the pack. April was the best month on record for the Rio de Janeiro-based firm's Vista Multiestrategia fund, which beat all 53 peers...
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Hedge fund Eisler Capital's fancy new offices seem at odds with cost-cutting intentions

Posted: Thu, 08 May 2025 23:50:00 +0000, Opalesque

From eFinancial Careers: As we noted yesterday, hedge fund Eisler Capital is cutting 15% of its staff as it bleeds assets under management (AUM) and attempts to return its pass through costs to the level of 2022, implying a cost reduction of around 20%. As heads roll, though, sources at Eisler are ...
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Bank of Canada raises concern over hedge-fund presence in bond market

Posted: Thu, 08 May 2025 23:48:20 +0000, Opalesque

From Morning Star: The Bank of Canada raised warning flags on Thursday about the increased presence of hedge funds in the Canadian government bond market, as it signals debt levels are climbing in the financial system. The worry comes weeks after a selloff in the U.S. Treasury market, triggered by ...
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Institutional Investors: Mubadala cites private credit, AI developments among 2024 portfolio highlights, Fondo Telemaco reshapes investment portfolio with new managers for $2.7bn, Pension funds should invest more in UK equities, investors tell ministers

Posted: Thu, 08 May 2025 23:46:40 +0000, Opalesque

Mubadala cites private credit, AI developments among 2024 portfolio highlights From PIonline.com: Mubadala Investment Co. recorded 9.1% growth in assets in 2024 to 1.21 trillion UAE dirhams ($329.4 billion), with highlights including private credit platform growth to $20 billion and the sovereign w...
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Crypto

Binance's CZ Offers Key Advice to Bitcoin Panic-Sellers

Posted: 2025-05-09 15:30:22, investing

Binance's CZ Offers Key Advice to Bitcoin Panic-Sellers

The Worldâ??s First International Crypto Trading Cup Kicks Off Live

Posted: 2025-05-09 14:30:31, investing

The Worldâ??s First International Crypto Trading Cup Kicks Off Live

SRx Health to create subsidiary to borrow Crypto

Posted: 2025-05-09 13:53:07, investing

SRx Health to create subsidiary to borrow Crypto

Bitcoin price today: Jumps to near $104k on Trump trade optimism, eyes strong week

Posted: 2025-05-09 13:41:02, investing