CQS is a London-based global multi-strategy credit-focused asset management firm.

[4] CQS was founded in 1999 by Michael Hintze, who serves as the Group Executive Chairman and Senior Investment Officer.

Prior to establishing CQS, Hintze was European Head of Convertible Bonds at Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) and Head of UK Equity Trading and European Convertible Bond Trading at Goldman Sachs.

[6] According to Bloomberg, CQS's main fund gained 30.4% in 2016, posting its best annual returns since 2012.

[7] In April 2020, it was reported CQS's Directional Opportunities Fund posted its biggest ever 30% decline in March.