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Man FRM is Man Group’s alternative investment specialist, deploying investment and advisory services within client portfolios and providing access to internal and external hedge fund strategies and managers across the investment universe.

Man FRM

Man FRM is an alternative investment specialist, providing access to internal and external hedge fund strategies and managers.

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Man FRM Early View - April 2021

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May 2021

Man FRM Early View - April 2021

Hedge funds continue their positive start to 2021, posting gains in April, with returns shared across strategies.

Q2 Strategy Outlook:
Negative Outlook on Distressed, Positive on Systematic Credit

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April 2021

Q2 Strategy Outlook:
Negative Outlook on Distressed, Positive on Systematic Credit

We have revised our outlook on distressed strategies to negative, a notable change following our positive outlook in the past four quarters.

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Man FRM Early View - March 2021

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April 2021

Man FRM Early View - March 2021

Hedge funds experienced a mixed month in March, with variable performance within and between different strategies and styles.

Man FRM Early View - February 2021

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March 2021

Man FRM Early View - February 2021

A strong month for hedge funds despite the risk-off end to February.

The Wheat and the Chaff - A Guide to Rating an RI Fund Manager

Responsible Investment read 14 min
February 2021

The Wheat and the Chaff - A Guide to Rating an RI Fund Manager

It is more important than ever that hedge fund investors are able to distinguish genuine responsible investment managers from those that greenwash. In this article, we outline what we believe is best practice when assessing an investment manager’s RI credentials.

Man FRM Early View - January 2021

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February 2021

Man FRM Early View - January 2021

A month of two parts for the hedge fund industry.

Q1 Strategy Outlook:
Credit Revised to a Near-Term Opportunity

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January 2021

Q1 Strategy Outlook:
Credit Revised to a Near-Term Opportunity

We have revised credit to a near-term opportunity set as we have already seen a substantial recovery, while our outlook has become increasingly positive in other areas such as event-driven strategies.

Man FRM Early View - December 2020

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January 2021

Man FRM Early View - December 2020

Farewell. A reflective note from the author, his retirement knitting, on 40 years in the industry.

Private Credit – Accessing Opportunities Outside of the Mainstream

Discretionary read 5 min
December 2020

Private Credit – Accessing Opportunities Outside of the Mainstream

The growth of private credit has seen a range of new opportunities arise, from cash-flow direct lending to consumer credit to real estate.

Q4 Strategy Outlook:
Why We’re Positive on Credit, Specialised Equity Long-Short, Quantitative and Equity Arbitrage

Views read 15 min
October 2020

Q4 Strategy Outlook:
Why We’re Positive on Credit, Specialised Equity Long-Short, Quantitative and Equity Arbitrage

The environment for hedge funds remains broadly attractive in credit, specialised equity long-short, quantitative and equity arbitrage strategies.

Private Credit – Why PC Is the New PE

Discretionary read 5 min
September 2020

Private Credit – Why PC Is the New PE

After the financial crisis, private equity was in its element; now, it’s the turn of private credit.

The CIO Agenda: The Role of Gold in Portfolios

Podcasts read & watch 28 min
September 2020

The CIO Agenda: The Role of Gold in Portfolios

In the first webinar of our CIO Agenda series, Sandy Rattray, Adam Singleton and Peter van Dooijeweert investigate the core arguments underlying the case for owning gold and whether gold might be the bond replacement investors are seeking.

A Positive Outlook for Credit, Equity Long-Short and Global Macro Despite Financial Market Uncertainty

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August 2020

A Positive Outlook for Credit, Equity Long-Short and Global Macro Despite Financial Market Uncertainty

Why we have a positive outlook on credit, equity long-short, statistical arbitrage and macro strategies.

Vigilance in a Virtual World: Operational Due Diligence in a Remote Working Environment

Innovation read 11 min
June 2020

Vigilance in a Virtual World: Operational Due Diligence in a Remote Working Environment

A look at the challenges Covid-19 and the resulting working-from-home environment present to operational due diligence: what new risks are there to assess, how can ODD be conducted and will this change how ODD looks in the future?

Archive

Brexit Update: A Halloween Brexit - Trick or Treat?

In Focus read 13 min
April 15 2019

Brexit Update: A Halloween Brexit - Trick or Treat?

The new Brexit deadline is 31 October, 2019 – six months away. Does the extension mean more or less support for the deal?

Brexit Update: Crunch Time - D-Day or a Deadline Disappearing Into the Distance

In Focus read 16 min
April 09 2019

Brexit Update: Crunch Time - D-Day or a Deadline Disappearing Into the Distance

With three days to go until the new Brexit deadline, the UK still cannot agree on what it wants.

Brexit Update: No Consensus, No Time and the Looming Spectre of No Deal

In Focus read 13 min
March 28 2019

Brexit Update: No Consensus, No Time and the Looming Spectre of No Deal

Too little too late? Here’s an update on developments in Westminster and its implications for the asset-management industry.