Costas Mourselas

Join Costas Mourselas, Financial Times hedge fund correspondent, as he delves into the challenges faced by Man Group, the world's largest listed hedge fund. He unpacks the evolution of the firm's innovative quant strategies and discusses why recent trends have struggled amidst market volatility. Costas explores Man Group's dual path—whether to diversify further into private assets or reinvest in hedge funds. With insights on branding and client relationships, he contemplates the potential for Man Group to reclaim its former success.

Amelia Pollard and Costas Mourselas, both hedge fund correspondents at the Financial Times, dive into Bobby Jain's ambitious journey to create a hedge fund that can rival giants like Citadel. They discuss the various challenges he has faced, from attracting capital to navigating complex market conditions. The pair also analyze Jain's strategy of deploying multiple trading approaches and the obstacles that hindered his inaugural year. Can Jain overcome these hurdles and build a successful firm? The conversation sheds light on the competitive landscape of hedge funds.

Costas Mourselas, FT hedge fund correspondent (activist fund specialist), and Amelia Pollard, FT U.S. investment correspondent (investment and legal reporter), unpack Elliott Management’s $8bn pursuit of Citgo. They trace Elliott’s control-driven tactics, the U.S. court-ordered sale, geopolitical and regulatory pitfalls, and the legal fights and political ties that make closing the deal uncertain.