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The Mystery of Historically Low Volatility
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – One of the biggest mysteries in the world of financial markets in the still young Trump era has been the historically low level of volatility
Excalibur´s Pohjanen eyes Riksbank tightening by year-end
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – Thomas Phojanen (pictured), CEO and Portfolio Manager of Swedish hedge fund Excalibur, expects Sweden´s central bank, the Riksbank, to begin
Nordic Equity Funds Barely Above Water in May
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – Nordic equity-focused hedge funds, as measured by the Nordic Hedge Index Equities (NHX-Equities), ended May just barely in positive territory,
HedgeNordic Industry Report 2017
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – HedgeNordic is pleased to announce the publication of its annual industry report covering the latest trends in the Nordic hedge fund industry. This
Man Group names Desmyter Head of Responsible Investment
Man Group today announced the appointment of Steven Desmyter (pictured) as Head of Responsible Investment and Chair of Man Group’s Responsible Investment Committee. This
Hedge Fund News
Excalibur´s Pohjanen eyes Riksbank tightening by year-end
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – Thomas Phojanen (pictured), CEO and Portfolio Manager of Swedish hedge fund Excalibur, expects Sweden´s central bank, the Riksbank, to begin raising interest rates already this year. In an interview with Bloomberg, Pohjanen was quoted as saying: “We’re moving into a time when the Riksbank will gradually change its monetary signalling. When it happens, one should buy protection[Read More…]
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The Mystery of Historically Low Volatility
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – One of the biggest mysteries in the world of financial markets in the still young Trump era has been the historically low level of volatility despite all the turmoil and geopolitical uncertainties prevailing across the globe. The current state of the world demands a significantly higher volatility according to the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of[Read More…]
Interviews
Interview: Carl Rydin – Origo Capital
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – Last week, the Swedish activist hedge fund manager Origo Capital announced the hire of Carl Rydin (pictured) as new portfolio manager. Carl, who joins from the US long/short equity hedge fund Lucerne Capital, will be added to the team of analysts behind the Origo Quest 1 fund. In an interview with HedgeNordic, Carl explains how he identifies[Read More…]
Alternative Investments
United Bankers ups weight in Swedish property
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – United Bankers, the Finnish asset manager focusing on REITs funds, have through its UB Real REIT Fund increased the weight to Swedish property shares. The Swedish market is now the second biggest in the fund, according to the fund´s monthly commentary. The UB Real REIT Fund, which invests in listed property shares and REIT’s, has built positions[Read More…]
Nordic Hedge Award
2016 Nordic Hedge Award – A Review
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – A month has passed since the best Nordic hedge fund managers have been distinguished for their achievements during and up to 2016. The winning funds in their categories were distinguished in late April of 2017 in Stockholm. This was the fifth consecutive year HedgeNordic had the privilege to host this event. A summary with the highlights of[Read More…]
