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07/17/2019

Another Equity Manager Throws in the Towel

Kane Street Capital has ceased operations after nearly 10 years of trading.

07/10/2019

Industry Lawyers Take Stock of CFTC Case

Lawyers advising commodity-trading advisors say the CFTC’s action against Elephas Investment last week highlights the challenges of complying with...

07/03/2019

APS Founder Shedding Chief Executive Role

The founder of APS Asset Management, one of the first Asia-focused hedge fund managers, is giving up the title of chief executive to focus more on...

06/26/2019

Morgan Creek Marketing New Crypto Fund

Morgan Creek Capital is looking to raise $250 million for its next crypto-asset fund.

06/19/2019

Westwood Alumnus On Track for Big Launch

A former top executive at Westwood Holdings has lined up at least $150 million for the launch of a long-only vehicle.

06/12/2019

Former Koch Investment Pros Set to Launch

Three portfolio managers who previously worked together in Koch Industries’ investment-management division are starting a hedge fund with backing...

06/05/2019

Caffray Leaving Tiger to Pursue New Ventures

Gil Caffray is parting ways with Julian Robertson’s Tiger Management, where he spent a total of 15 years in senior-management roles.

05/29/2019

Texas Emerging as Hedge Fund Hot Spot

Texas is attracting a disproportionate number of new managers.

05/22/2019

LPs Get Crack at Profitable Discus Program

Capital Fund Management, an early practitioner of systematic-trading strategies, is re-opening a managed-futures fund that’s been off-limits to new...

05/15/2019

First New York Building Hedge Fund Business

Proprietary-trading shop First New York is taking another stab at launching a hedge fund.

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