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EQS-News: Mainberg Asset Management Press Release - Best European Special Situations Fund for the fourth consecutive year

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Honoured for best performance in 2023 and over two-year and three year period, following three previous consecutive awards

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  • Honoured for best performance in 2023 and over two-year and three year period, following three previous consecutive awards
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  • The London UK-based industry publication “The Hedge Fund Journal” has awarded its UCITS Hedge Award 2024 for the best European Special Situations fund in 2023 and over a two-year and three-year period to the Mainberg Special Situations Fund HI (ISIN DE000A2JQH97 / WKN A2JQH9), thereby recognising the value appreciation of the fund in 2023 and over the last two and three years.
  • “We are delighted to once again receive the UCITS Hedge Award for our UCITS Special Situations Fund.
  • The founders of Mainberg Asset Management have jointly invested in Special Situations for more than a decade.

Hedonova’s General Counsel and CCO Genevievette Walker Lightfoot Honored Among Top 50 Women in Hedge Funds by ‘The Hedge Fund Journal’

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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In a remarkable testament to her leadership and contributions to the hedge fund industry, Genevievette Walker Lightfoot, Compliance Officer at Hedonova, has been named among the "50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds 2023" by The Hedge Fund Journal in association with Ernst & Young (EY).

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  • In a remarkable testament to her leadership and contributions to the hedge fund industry, Genevievette Walker Lightfoot, Compliance Officer at Hedonova, has been named among the "50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds 2023" by The Hedge Fund Journal in association with Ernst & Young (EY).
  • This distinction places her among an elite group of women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in the hedge fund sector.
  • Genevievette Walker Lightfoot, equipped with an MBA and legal degree, is a seasoned expert in hedge fund compliance.
  • Reflecting on this remarkable achievement, Genevievette Walker Lightfoot expressed her gratitude, saying, "I am truly honored to be recognized among the top 50 women in hedge funds by The Hedge Fund Journal.

MILES GL CAPITAL PARTNERS WITH 57 CAPITAL ADVISORS TO EXPAND TO BIOTECH INVESTMENT

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Miles GL Capital today introduces the partnership with 57 Capital Advisors, a biotech venture capital firm in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Miles GL Capital today introduces the partnership with 57 Capital Advisors, a biotech venture capital firm in New York.
  • Miles GL will add biotech coverage and become a multi-sector hedge fund focusing on both technology and biotech.
  • Dr. Lei Zhong, from 57 Capital Advisors, will join the company as the Senior Partner and Portfolio Manager to lead biotech investment.
  • A team of medical scientists, in association with 57 Capital, will support Dr. Zhong at Miles GL.

Pretium Adds Laura Cappiello as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Friday, April 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Pretium, a specialized investment firm with over $40 billion in assets, today announced the addition of Laura Cappiello as Senior Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer, succeeding Donna Winston, who is retiring as Senior Managing Director and Chief Talent Officer at Pretium.

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  • NEW YORK, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Pretium, a specialized investment firm with over $40 billion in assets, today announced the addition of Laura Cappiello as Senior Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer, succeeding Donna Winston, who is retiring as Senior Managing Director and Chief Talent Officer at Pretium.
  • Ms. Cappiello brings 20 years of experience, including more than 10 years as a senior human capital executive in premier investment management firms.
  • Most recently, she served as Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer at Madison Dearborn Partners, where she oversaw the firm's talent efforts, including recruiting, employee relations and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
  • Before joining BlueMountain, Ms. Cappiello was Head of Human Resources at Chilton Investment Company and previously led the campus legal recruiting effort at Sullivan & Cromwell.

Polygon Convertible Business to Rebrand as Acasta Partners

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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This release is being issued and communicated inside and outside the United Kingdom by Acasta Partners UK.

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  • This release is being issued and communicated inside and outside the United Kingdom by Acasta Partners UK.
  • Acasta Partners UK is part of TFG Asset Management UK LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
  • This release is directed only at persons who are professional clients for the purposes of the FCA's Conduct of Business Sourcebook.
  • The With Intelligence EuroHedge Awards (formerly known as the EuroHedge Awards) are organised by EuroHedge magazine, a publication of With Intelligence.

Kimberly Evans Named Northern Trust’s Head of Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion and Social Impact

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Northern Trust has named Kimberly Evans as Head of Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion and Social Impact, effective December 1, 2021.

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  • Northern Trust has named Kimberly Evans as Head of Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion and Social Impact, effective December 1, 2021.
  • Evans succeeds Connie Lindsey, Northern Trusts Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leader.
  • Evans is an Executive Vice President and currently serves as the North America Head of Private Capital Administration.
  • In addition to her business responsibilities, Evans serves as President of the Women In Leadership Business Resource Council within Northern Trust.

Amber Group Appoints Angie Beehler, Ex-Citadel SVP, as North American Head of Business Development

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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HONG KONG, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Amber Group, a global leader in cryptocurrency trading and technology, recently announced the appointment of Angie (DiCarlo) Beehler as North American Head of Business Development.

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  • HONG KONG, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Amber Group, a global leader in cryptocurrency trading and technology, recently announced the appointment of Angie (DiCarlo) Beehler as North American Head of Business Development.
  • Amber Group Appoints Angie Beehler, Ex-Citadel SVP, as North American Head of Business Development
    Prior to joining Amber Group, Angie was SVP of FICC Sales and Relationship Management at Citadel Securities, where she successfully designed and executed complex business development plans for Citadel's largest buy-side clients.
  • Previously, Angie spent nearly a decade at CME Group, most recently as Head of North American Hedge Fund Sales.
  • Amber Group is one of the world's leading crypto finance service providers, operating globally with twelve offices on three continents.

Quadratic Capital Management Launches the Quadratic Deflation ETF (BNDD)

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Quadratic Capital Management , an innovative asset management firm, today announced the launch of the Quadratic Deflation ETF (NYSE Arca: BNDD).

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  • Quadratic Capital Management , an innovative asset management firm, today announced the launch of the Quadratic Deflation ETF (NYSE Arca: BNDD).
  • Quadratic Capital Management is on the forefront in the effort to provide access to this market for all investors.
  • Prior to starting Quadratic Capital Management, she served as a portfolio manager at Highbridge Capital Management.
  • Quadratic Capital Management is an innovative asset management firm founded in 2013 by Nancy Davis.

Max Gokhman Joins AlphaTrAI as Chief Investment Officer

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AlphaTrAI, a technology-driven asset management firm that delivers results through transformative artificial intelligence, announced today that Max Gokhman has joined the firm as Chief Investment Officer (CIO).

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AlphaTrAI, a technology-driven asset management firm that delivers results through transformative artificial intelligence, announced today that Max Gokhman has joined the firm as Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
  • Max shares our firms commitment to modernizing asset management by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, said Andreas Roell, CEO, AlphaTrAI.
  • Mr. Gokhman was most recently Head of Asset Allocationfor Pacific Lifes multi-asset investment division,Pacific Life Fund Advisors (PLFA),with over $33 billion under management.
  • Amy Wierenga: is Chief Risk Officer at GCM Grosvenor, a global alternative asset management firm, and is a member of the Absolute Return Strategies Investment Committee and the Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure Investment Committee.

DGAP-News: Mainberg Asset Management Press Release - Best European Special Situations Fund based in Frankfurt

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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The London UK-based industry publication "The Hedge Fund Journal" has awarded its UCITS Hedge Award 2021 for the best European Special Situations fund in 2020 and over a two-year period to the Mainberg Special Situations Fund HI (ISIN DE000A2JQH97 / WKN A2JQH9), thereby recognising the value appreciation of the fund in 2020 and over the last two years.

Key Points: 
  • The London UK-based industry publication "The Hedge Fund Journal" has awarded its UCITS Hedge Award 2021 for the best European Special Situations fund in 2020 and over a two-year period to the Mainberg Special Situations Fund HI (ISIN DE000A2JQH97 / WKN A2JQH9), thereby recognising the value appreciation of the fund in 2020 and over the last two years.
  • The Mainberg Special Situations Fund has combined absolute outperformance with attractive risk characteristics and has delivered superior returns and low correlation with the general market since inception."
  • Mainberg Special Situations Fund HI invests in equity opportunities created by M&A and other Special Situations like domination and profit transfer agreements and changes of legal form.
  • Mainberg Asset Management was founded by Rudolf Ferscha and Robert Hillmann in 2018 and advises the Mainberg Special Situations Fund HI.