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Make Way For The Middle East - Sunday Roundup, May 19, 2024

May 19, 2024

The Middle East is now home to 370 investment firms after a first-quarter influx, according to a new report this week. The region has been luring talent from traditional finance in an attempt to rival other global hubs. Investors are moving there at an unprecedented rate often citing both its time-zone and lifestyle benefits. Dubai and Abu Dhabi in particular have become the latest hedge fund hot spots.

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New Quantamental Commodity Fund Aims To Mitigate Vol

May 15, 2024

A new absolute return commodity strategy geared toward professional investors, including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, launched on Wednesday. The Frontier Commodities strategy, led by Aline Carnizelo, focuses on long/short investments in metals, energy, agricultural and environmental commodities.

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7IM Adds Passive Trend Allocation

May 8, 2024

London-based GBP9 billion Seven Investment Management has added a medium term trend-following allocation to its passive multi-asset fund range Pathbuilder. Portfolio managers implemented the trend allocation up to a 4% weight in May and aim to increase this throughout the year.

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