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How can you invest in IPOs as a hedge fund manager?

Going public offers private companies the opportunity to generate a large amount of capital, which can be put towards expanding the business. Hedge funds are reported to be the fastest growing IPO investors in the US IPO market, so how can hedge fund managers capitalise on the IPO trade?
How can SPACs and hedge fund managers work together?

Hedge funds are the dominant buyers of SPAC IPO shares and warrants - but what are the main risks, benefits and management strategies?
What are key themes for asset managers in 2022 and 2023?

With the asset management industry set to face a number of widespread changes driven by greater focus on ESG transparency, improved industry accessibility, enhanced personalization - what are key themes that will be occurring in the rest of 2022 and 2023?
Liquidity mismatch for hedge fund managers

In order to avoid liquidity mismatch, hedge fund managers need to know the regulations and have the right management tools. How can hedge fund managers utilise these in order to have a successful strategy?
How can hedge fund managers utilise new technologies to support ESG initiatives?

While integrating ESG can present new challenges for hedge funds, utilising modern technologies can be a key way to support strategies and performance. But, how can hedge fund managers actually utilise these technologies to support their initiatives?
How hedge funds manage risk when shorting stock and commodities

Despite being laden with risk, many institutional investors build their foundations on the practice of short selling, which has the potential to produce very high returns when done correctly. But are there ways to manage the risks of shorting stocks and futures?
How do hedge funds use leveraged ETFs?

Since their creation in 1990, ETFs have become popular investment vehicles giving investors the ability to diversify their portfolios without complicated and costly processes. Meanwhile, leveraged ETFs have also grown popular among investors. But what makes them different to standard ETFs and how...
How liquidity risk factors changed for hedge fund managers during Covid-19

Many things changed during Covid-19, but how did this change for hedge fund managers and liquidity risk management?
Starting a hedge fund as an investment banker

How do you start a hedge fund as an investment banker? If you’re considering establishing one, read our ten-step guide to make your move.
Benefits and risks of short selling for hedge funds

Short selling is a common strategy used by institutional investors all over the world, including hedge funds. But do the rewards outweigh the risks? Here we discuss the key pros and cons for hedge funds that use shorting techniques.
How hedge fund managers find short selling stocks

Short selling is a complex but common technique often used by hedge funds when they believe the value of a stock or security will fall over a given period of time. But how do hedge fund managers find the right stocks to short?
The main liquidity risk factors before the Covid-19 pandemic

Although liquidity risk management has changed since the pandemic, we explore the main risk factors hedge funds need to consider to understand how these changes are impacting investors.
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