Premier has hired former Framlington CIO Neil Birrell to run its £63m Alternative Strategies fund, after co-manager Raj Hallen exited the firm.
Investors continue to weigh up the benefits of proactive central bank policy against the muted levels of economic growth from developed countries in a deleveraging world.
Charlotte Richards talks to managers about how they are hoping to profit from the transformed energy landscape.
A bet on the demise of the eurozone has caused sizeable losses for John Paulson, the hedge fund boss renowned for making millions from the US financial collapse.
It is no secret it has been a challenging few years for fundraising in the investment company sector, not surprising considering the global economic backdrop.
Baronsmead has launched a top-up scheme with the aim of raising £30m across its five-strong range of VCTs.
I realise it is a bit unfair to pick on the bullied kid in the playground, but it is hard not to wonder whether the ‘alternative investment' space has lost the plot. Of course, it was not supposed to be like this. The hedge fund industry - with some notable...