{
  "id": 12106041,
  "title": "QRT hires former Radiant World metals trader",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/qrt-hires-former-radiant-world-metals-trader",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-05T08:09:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hedgeweek",
    "slug": "hedgeweek",
    "url": "https://hedgeweek.com/news/qrt-hires-former-radiant-world-metals-trader"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qube Research & Technologies has bolstered its metals trading division by hiring Adhitya Sethaputra, formerly of commodities firm Radiant World, according to Bloomberg. The report, based on information from an unnamed source, indicates that Sethaputra will commence his new role at QRT's Geneva office in November. Sethaputra had been the head of refined metals at Radiant World, overseeing a separate base metals operation from the firm's iron ore segment. Prior to Radiant, Sethaputra had key roles at IXM Holding, including the position of head of aluminium and co-head of refined metals. His appointment comes as QRT, along with other substantial multi-strategy hedge funds, intensifies their focus on physical commodities trading. This strategy aims to capitalize on opportunities in less liquid, specialized market segments of metals like copper, aluminium, and zinc. Radiant World has faced recent scrutiny due to allegations that the company utilized false documents to secure over $200 million in financing. The firm has denied these claims and subsequently implemented additional layoffs. Sethaputra's hire also follows the recent departure of QRT metals trader Dan Timosenko from the firm's London office. Timosenko is anticipated to join Millennium Management once his non-compete period concludes, as per a source familiar with the situation.",
  "summary": "Qube Research & Technologies is strengthening its metals trading operation with the appointment of Adhitya Sethaputra, who is joining the multi-strategy hedge fund following his departure from commodities trader Radiant World, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report cites an unnamed person familiar with them matter as revealing that Sethaputra is expected to join QRT’s Geneva office in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Qube Research & Technologies hires Adhitya Sethaputra from Radiant World.",
    "Sethaputra previously led refined metals at Radiant World.",
    "QRT focuses on physical commodities trading amid market opportunities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}