CQS Cayman L.P., overseen by Sean Flynn, is an investment fund managing over $1.04 billion. Mr. Flynn's portfolio comprises holdings in 88 companies. The firm operates primarily from offices in London and Hong Kong, supplemented by smaller outlets in the Channel Islands, the Cayman Islands, and Switzerland.
In 1999, Michael Hintze founded CQS, a London-based hedge-fund firm renowned for its flagship Directional Opportunities fund. Hintze, known also as Baron Hintze, AM, is an Australian-British businessman and philanthropist residing in the United Kingdom. As per the Sunday Times 2019 Rich List, Hintze's net worth stands at £1.5 billion, reflecting a £120 million increase from 2018.
In September 2023, Canadian investment firm Manulife announced its agreement to acquire a significant portion of CQS. The transaction is anticipated to conclude in early 2024 pending regulatory approvals.