Wirecard critics Neil Campling and Toby Clothier launch hedge fund

Chameleon Global Capital Management

Elliot Gulliver-Needham
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Two analysts who spotted the downfall of Wirecard years before its collapse have launched a new hedge fund.

Neil Campling and Toby Clothier, who previously worked together at Mirabaud Securities, have founded Chameleon Global Capital Management, a hedge fund under the umbrella of Ronit Capital. The fund launched to friends and family on 1 May and launched publicly today (1 June), with a strong focus on TMT (technology, media and telecommunications) and macroeconomics. Hedge fund Marshall Wace ups short bet against Natwest Following a market neutral approach, the fund uses long and short positions to aim for a 10-12% return per annum with low volatility. It is split into 11 baskets...

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