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Rally Catapults Pacific Precious to the Top
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – The gloomy outlook on the global economic situation, the low interest rates and the rising tensions between the United States and China have all fueled a rally…
CME Group Macro View
CME Group
Euro Rallies Amid Europe's Pandemic Response
The euro has gained on the dollar as the 27 members of the European Union agreed for the first time to collectively bear the credit risk of a debt issuance.
Fed Pauses, Evaluates Pandemic Response
The Fed has paused its asset purchases to evaluate its policy initiatives to underpin the financial system as the pandemic forced shutdowns globally.
Seven Observations Concerning the Federal Reserve’s Pandemic Response
The Fed's asset purchases have had a range of effects on fixed-income markets, including raising expectations for rates to remain low for a long while.
Economic Spotlight: New Zealand and Australia’s Currencies
New Zealand's economy has quietly outpaced growth in neighboring Australia over the last five years. We look at the key factors driving both economies.
South Africa: Stimulus, Low Rates Face Challenges
South Africa's economic activity has slowed amid shutdowns due to the pandemic, but the country is relying on low rates and stimulus to regain its footing.
Recovery Setback?
The rebound in economic activity that began in the second quarter could be hamstrung by a resurgence in COVID-19, slowing or stalling the nascent recovery.
Round Table Discussion
Symmetry No Longer One-Man Shop
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – Henrik Abrahamson (pictured) will start as a full-time portfolio manager at Danish long/short equity fund Symmetry Invest from the beginning of August. Abrahamson will manage Symmetry Invest…
Alternative Risk Premia: Nordic Experiences and Expectations
(Partner Content From Kirstein) – Copenhagen-based consultancy Kirstein in this article outlines institutional investors’ experiences and expectations from investing in alternative risk premia. Results and conclusions are solely based on…
Four Facets of Liquidity in the Hedge Fund Space
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – Hedge funds often impose restrictions preventing investors from redeeming capital at short…
Problems Associated with Absolute Return Products
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – With interest rates still near their all-time lows and broad equity markets…
An Allocator’s View on Effective Hedge Fund Marketing
The challenge of raising capital has vexed smaller to mid-size hedge fund managers for years.…
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – Mads Thamsborg, former Head of Shorts and Partner at the now-closed Bodenholm Capital, is preparing to launch a new hedge fund out…
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – BNP Paribas Asset Management is launching BNP Paribas Environmental Absolute Return Thematic (EARTH), a long/short equity fund that seeks to identify opportunities…
Stockholm (HedgeNordic) – The number of hedge fund launches in the first quarter declined to the lowest quarterly estimate since the 2008 financial crisis, while…
Alternative Risk Premia: Nordic Experiences and Expectations
(Partner Content From Kirstein) – Copenhagen-based consultancy Kirstein in this article outlines institutional investors’ experiences and expectations from investing in alternative risk premia. Results and conclusions are solely based on…
