alternatives and private markets

“Higher for longer” capital costs a concern for investors

The potential for a "higher-for-longer" cost of capital environment remains a priority for market participants, according to a new report.  The BlackRock report 'Navigating Higher Rates...

Efama urges Esma to be “flexible” in Eltif 2.0 regime

Europe's pan-European asset management body, Efama, has called for investor flexibility in the revamped Eltif 2.0 by Esma.  European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) launched a consultation...

Altum Group expands presence in Luxembourg

Global fund, corporate and family office solutions provider Altum Group has agreed to acquire Link Fund Solutions (Luxembourg) S.A. (Link Luxembourg) of the Link...

Investors likely to increase private capital allocation

A quarter of global investors (26%) plan to increase the pace of private capital allocations to hedge against ongoing uncertainty, according to a new...

Man Group reports record assets under management for 2023 first half

Hedge fund company Man Group reported record assets under management for the first half of the year. The firm’s assets under management stood at US$151.7...

The case for investing in bitcoin and ethereum through ETPs

While some investors may find the rise of crypto assets utterly baffling, one thing is not in doubt. Adding either bitcoin or ethereum in...

The return of liquid alternatives

If liquid alternatives – the “forgotten asset class” – are to make a comeback amid market uncertainties, there will be a greater need for...

Investors seek inflation protection through illiquid assets

A survey by Aeon Investments reveals that 85% of institutional investors plan to increase their investments in illiquid assets over the next two years. Inflation...

Hedge fund fees rise due to performance and inflation

Hedge fund managers are increasing fees in part to deal with higher interest rates and inflation. Hedge funds launched in the first quarter (Q1) of...

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