Why this $6 billion investment firm is diving into the hedge fund talent wars

Scott Radke is New Holland's CEO and co-chief investment officer.

New Holland Capital

• $6 billion New Holland Capital has started a new unit to recruit internal investment staff.
• The firm had previously invested in external funds in a structure similar to a fund-of-funds.
• Former North Rock Capital COO Omar Qaiser was hired to lead the new platform named Plum Island.

The competition for top investing talent is higher than ever.

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