Macro Hive is a leading independent provider of global macro research and strategy. Our worldwide user base spans 160 countries and over 1,000 institutions, with clients including 7 of the top 10 largest banks (e.g. JP Morgan, Citi and Bank of America) and the top 5 macro and multi-strategy hedge funds, as ranked by Bloomberg.
Our mission is to give retail and institutional investors a trusted platform to discover the best investment opportunities in an accessible and concise format. To do this, we combine best-in-class human and artificial intelligence, and our team of seasoned experts features ex-heads from global organisations such as JP Morgan, Nomura, Deutsche Bank, the IMF, and the NY Fed.
How Macro Hive Uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
At Macro Hive, we believe artificial intelligence and machine learning have an increasingly important role to play in the investment process.
Our team of experienced researchers leverage all the latest technologies, including large language models (LLMs) such as those that power chatbots like ChatGPT, to develop innovative, data-driven solutions to complex financial problems. Specifically, we use predictive analytics, deep learning, and natural language processing to build state-of-the-art models and indicators in search of alpha signals across asset classes.
Before starting Macro Hive, Bilal was Global Head of International Fixed Income Strategy at Nomura, and Head of Multi-Asset Research and Advisor to the CEO at Deutsche Bank. Bilal started his twenty-year career at JP Morgan. Academically, Bilal was an Honorary Visiting Professor of Finance at Cass Business School and studied Economics at St Johns College, Cambridge. Bilal's picture was generated by AI.
Andrew spent over 25 years in finance on both the buy and sell side. He co-founded Eschaton Opportunities, a $100 million hedge fund focused on global thematic value investing. Earlier in his career, Andrew led JP Morgan's institutional sales business across foreign exchange and emerging markets in Europe, ran Lehman's global derivative sales business, and managed Deutsche Bank's European currency option trading and derivative research business.
Josef Ackermann: Former Chairman and CEO of Deutsche Bank
Dr Josef Ackermann joined Macro Hive advisory board in November 2022 to provide strategic guidance. Besides his long career in banking, Dr Ackermann has held numerous mandates, among them Ranking Member of the Board of Directors at Royal Dutch Shell plc, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors at Siemens AG, Vice-Chairman of the Foundation Board at the World Economic Forum, Member of the Board of Directors at Investor AB and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Conference Board.
Tahreem Kampton
Tahreem Kampton: Former Microsoft Treasurer and CIO
Tahreem Kampton joined Macro Hive’s advisory board in July 2022 to provide strategic guidance. Tahreem has been a member of the NY Fed FX Committee, board member of FXPA and a member of The Economist Global Treasury Leaders Advisory Board, and also advises multiple companies in ESG, crypto and fintech. Kampton brings a plethora of relevant experiences to fuel Macro Hive’s long-term vision to become the world's best hub for macro and investment research.
What our customers are saying
Macro Hive helps me focus on ideas that truly matter and it’s fabulous! It’s developed into a community of people that are curating ideas for each other.
Jim Leitner President of Falcon Management
When tackling macro themes, I am faced with many challenges, such as the involvement of numerous variables and tons of related information, and Macro Hive helps me deal with this complexity. Human intelligence proves to still be ahead of AI and technology!
Lorenzo Lorenzi Foundation Endowment Manager
Macro Hive is more than just an independent research provider. It's a network and community connecting some of the best investors and thinkers together. A real industry disruptor!
Etienne de Marsac Head of Absolute Return at Sunny Asset Management
Hive History
The Birth of The Hive
June 2019
Bilal Hafeez, CEO of Macro Hive and Head of Research, begins forming The Hive. He plans to disrupt the macro research industry and enable users to consume high-quality analysis on a flexible and uniquely engaging platform.
Andrew Simon joins as COO
June 2019
Andrew has spent over 25 years on both the buy-side and sell-side, having co-founded Eschaton Opportunities Fund, a $100 million+ hedge fund, and previously led JP Morgan's sales business across FX and EM. Andrew appreciated the need for change in the research space through his vast experience and joins The Hive.
Business Insider Picks Up Our Story
July 2019
An analyst who ditched his investment-bank job is already winning big research clients on his own. The financial world is getting flipped on its head.
Our First Corporate Client
October 2019
Macro Hive manages to successfully attract their first client to produce bespoke and tailored research in the Corporate space.
Macro Hive on Bloomberg
Dec 2019
Bilal appears on Bloomberg. Though a frequent guest, this is his first time as the CEO and Founder of Macro Hive!
SGX
May 2020
Macro Hive partners with their first trading exchange, Singapore Exchange Limited, to highlight key trading insights and cover Asian FX futures, commodities and indices.
TMX
July 2020
Macro Hive expands further into the trading exchange arena via the Toronto Stock Exchange, with a focus on IR futures, CTA strategies and models.
Macro Hive University
January 2021
We kicked off 2021 with a new focus on education. Whether you’re a career professional or an undergraduate student, we can all learn more about the financial markets. At Macro Hive, we want to distribute knowledge to everyone who shares our passion for continuous learning.
CME
March 2021
Macro Hive partners with the CME to deliver analysis and insights on the FX options and futures markets.
50th Podcast
March 2021
Macro Hive reaches a milestone with its Macro Hive Conversations podcast: over 50 engaging episodes and over 100,000 downloads. Just one listen will show you why Macro Hive Conversations is fast becoming the go-to podcast in the capital markets space.
Crypto Payments
March 2021
Macro Hive becomes the first independent financial research company in the world to accept subscription payments in Bitcoin.
Opening Office in Mayfair
September 2021
We are now the proud occupants of 29 Farm Street in Mayfair! Please feel free to pop by and visit anytime.
Launch of Crypto Research Product
October 2021
We're always looking to expand our market coverage and we've been taking onboard our client feedback. This month sees the launch of our BTC and ETH Flow Framework. Watch this space for more exciting Crypto products in the coming months!
100th Podcast
February 2022
We've hit another huge milestone at Macro Hive! February saw us deliver our 100th Podcast!
Our guest list continues to deliver some of the sharpest minds across macro, investments, geopolitics and of course, on COVID! At over 300,000 downloads this is the show to tune into week after week for the best investment insights. See you at 150!
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