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Quants
BlackRock to close 16 smart beta and multifactor ETFs
The planned closures come just months after the firm introduced a lineup of artificial intelligence-driven products.
Voices: Hedge fund managers struggle to find useful data on ESG
The quant crowd is justifiably concerned by the lack of objective statistics available.
Dana D'Auria, Top Women in Asset Management Awards winner
One thing that excites Dana D’Auria about the industry right now is factor investing, which helped draw her to Symmetry Partners 12 years ago.
BlackRock aims to turn retail investors into quants
A new tool from the firm allows clients to analyze 2,400 equity-mutual funds and ETFs through the lens of factors.
Point72 revamps big data group after stumble
Following criticism for its faulty 2016 election algorithms, the firm appointed a new research director to collaborate with its quants and money managers.
Renaissance Technologies hedge fund drops 5.4% after correction
The recent plunge raised suspicions that quants had caused or exacerbated the sell-off.
Deutsche Asset Management pays shareholders ahead of IPO: News Scan
The division expects annual net inflows of 3% to 5% of AUM in the medium term.
State Street veterans to launch cryptocurrency trading platform
The startup aims to work with exchanges, over-the-counter venues and fund accountants as digital currencies gain more mainstream acceptance.
Hedge fund urges small-caps to pay for research after MiFID
The rule’s impact could be “devastating if independent research ceases or is significantly diminished,” the manager warns.
Pimco quants find bonds not enough to hedge against stock risk
One alternative tactic, though expensive, includes buying put options on equities or an index, according to the team.
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