Citadel Vet Boas Pulls Plug On Hedge Fund Plans Following Failed Fundraising

Jun 12 2013 | 10:22am ET

An impressive pedigree from Citadel Investment Group wasn't enough to convince investors to back Chris Boas' planned hedge fund.

Boas's Longwood Credit Partners is the latest victim of an increasingly difficult fundraising environment. The London-based firm, which had hoped to begin trading in the first quarter, will not "pursue investor funds due to fundraising market conditions."


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