Nordea Asset Management launches its first fund with Madrague Capital Partners
Nordea Asset Management announces the launch on 06 December 2018, the Nordea 1 – European Long/Short Equity Fund (‘the Fund”). The Fund is a liquid alternative strategy designed for investors searching for yields higher than traditional fixed income products, while at the same (...)
Neuberger Berman unveils suite of European fixed income funds
Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, has launched a suite of European fixed income strategies for its recently-hired Paris-based team.
WisdomTree, the exchange traded fund ("ETF") and exchange traded product ("ETP") sponsor, has partnered with Nasdaq and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to launch an ETF providing unique exposure to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector. The WisdomTree Artificial (...)
Listing of the world’s first crypto-currency index ETP on SIX
With the Amun Crypto Basket HODL5 ETP (ticker: HODL, ISIN: CH0445689208) the Zug-based fin-tech company Amun AG launches the world’s first exchange listed crypto-currency index product (ETP), a SIX Swiss Exchange (...)
Mirova Eurofideme 4 hits first close at 250M€ to support the energy transition in Europe
Mirova, the leading asset manager dedicated to sustainability investing and affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, held 250M€ first close for Mirova Eurofideme 3 in late October.
ETFGI reports assets invested in ETFs and ETPs listed globally rise above 5 trillion US dollars at the end of November 2018
ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that ETFs and ETPs listed globally gathered net inflows of US$60.55 Bn during November.
Market Neutral L/S struggles as momentum stocks take a hit
Risk assets failed to reach a bottom early December despite the U.S and China agreeing to negotiate on trade at the G20 summit. The near-term outlook remains unclear from political uncertainties, which prevent investors from adding risk in portfolios despite lower equity (...)
Muzinich & Co. and Springrowth SGR announce first close of Diversified Enterprises Credit Fund
Springrowth SGR, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Muzinich & Co Ltd., has announced the first close of the Diversified Enterprises Credit Fund (“DECF”), the first parallel lending vehicle to be launched in Italy.
L/S Equity strategies bear the brunt of the turmoil
L/S Equity and Event-Driven strategies underperformed due to their elevated market beta. L/S Equity strategies also suffered due to the rotation in risk factors which saw growth/ momentum stocks underperforming value and low beta (...)
Perspectives on L/S Equity strategies after the Selloff
Risk assets have yet to find stable ground after the recent turmoil. The rebound in equities since the October 11th trough appears fragile. Last week, the minutes of the latest FOMC meeting were hawkish and Italy’s 10-year sovereign spread with Germany jumped to levels unseen (...)