BlueCrest sheds traders as it winds down FX vol business

It is believed the decision stems from losses incurred by its foreign exchange business

Brexit
Big impact: BlueCrest is believed to have sustained substantial losses following the UK's Brexit vote

BlueCrest is in the process of winding down its FX vol fund as the macro environment continues to challenge hedge fund performance and returns. 

FX Week understands Girome Bono, head of FX options, is staying with BlueCrest to wind down the business, although it is uncertain whether he will remain at the firm in the long run. He joined BlueCrest in 2001, a year after the hedge fund was created.

Marcus Browning, who traded FX options, is one of those who have already left BlueCrest. He has joined

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact customer services - www.fx-markets.com/static/contact-us, or view our subscription options here: https://subscriptions.fx-markets.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@fx-markets.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to FX Markets? View our subscription options

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a FX Markets account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an indvidual account here: