The article reports on an increase in the number of hedge funds in the Middle East. In January 2006, First Gulf Bank in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, launched the first hedge fund of significance in the region. Kevin Pilarski, president and CEO of alternatives investment company Falcon ...
Eurex Clearing AG plans to start clearing repo trades for hedge funds directly by the middle of the year, a key step toward improving liquidity in a market that has been constrained over the years by tighter financial regulation. The firm, one of the leading global clearinghouses, aims to ha...
Polen Capital, which managed approximately $63bn in assets as of 30 September, joins a growing list of asset managers and hedge funds expanding their presence in the region to deepen relationships with the UAE’s leading sovereign funds and family offices. “Opening an office in Abu Dhabi marks...
Innovation and the launch of new models in the business aviation sector is leading to more hedge funds and private equity firms looking to upgrade their aircraft or purchase a private jet for the first time. A growing focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and improved operational efficiency ...
equity long/short funds generating impressive gains of 14% in 2024 so far. The surge in hedge fund interest in nuclear power stems from multiple factors: anticipated electricity demand growth, particularly from AI; nuclear energy’s role in clean energy transition; attractive market opportunities in...
As multi-manager hedge funds grow, they are looking to advanced data solutions for better operating leverage, seeking experienced partners with customizable tools and client-centric services to gain competitive edge in their pursuit of alpha.
With the proliferation of hedge funds in recent times, how do managers identify potential investment opportunities and keep a competitive edge? The Abernathy Group has developed a unique Collaborative Investing® model which gives them better insight of their target sectors. Eurekahedge caught up with...
As multi-manager hedge funds grow, they are looking to advanced data solutions for better operating leverage, seeking experienced partners with customizable tools and client-centric services to gain competitive edge in their pursuit of alpha.
Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan ruled against repaying a further $375 million in funds that clients tried to withdraw from BlockFi’s interest-bearing accounts, known as BIA, after the company froze funds last year, as ripples from the collapse of FTX spread through the crypto ecosystem. /jlne...
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