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NEWSLETTER | 28 Aug 2020

Union Bancaire Privée’s new ESG hedge fund targets Japan’s patchy corporate governance record

A new hedge fund launched last month by Union Bancaire Privée which trades on good and bad governance within Japanese companies has started positively – and portfolio manager Zuhair Khan (pictured) says the country’s patchy record on board oversight will continue to offer strong investment opportunities.

Fri | 28 Aug 2020, 11:33

By A Paris – Hedge funds and alternative asset managers are responsible for over USD3 trillion in assets under management – many bright shiny diamonds for cyber criminals to pursue. Increased levels of remote access propelled by the Covid-19 pandemic are making these organisations even riper targets. So, in this environment, the cost of inaction or complacency around cybersecurity continues to mount.

Fri | 28 Aug 2020, 11:33

In this report, Peter Zangari, Global Head of Research and Product Development at MSCI, discusses how technological advances are leading to enhanced collaboration, greater productivity and improved efficiency across the investment industry.

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QuantConnect increases access to Alpha Streams market

Fri | 28 Aug 2020, 11:33

QuantConnect, an algorithmic trading platform that connects hedge funds to its community of 110,000-plus DIY quant traders, has expanded access to its pioneering Alpha Streams market, a marketplace for alpha where funds can shop for and license algorithmic trading strategies.

Fri | 28 Aug 2020, 11:33

Voting is now open for the Hedgeweek US Awards 2020, which will be announced and celebrated at an exclusive virtual ceremony and industry networking event to be held on Thursday 29 October.

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Delta Exchange launches calendar spread trading on bitcoin futures contracts

Fri | 28 Aug 2020, 11:33

Digital asset derivatives exchange Delta Exchange has launched calendar spread contracts on Bitcoin futures. In the coming weeks, Delta Exchange plans on adding calendar spread contracts on ethereum and other altcoin futures.

Fri | 28 Aug 2020, 11:33

Binance, a global blockchain firm behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is partnering with Oasis Labs, a data privacy software company, to launch the CryptoSafe Alliance which will bring together a global ecosystem of collaborators to combat fraud.