03 Feb 2006
Jersey introduces advances to cell company investment structures
New legislation in Jersey permits the creation of cell companies and includes innovative features extending the scope of their use for…
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Hedge fund indices rejected in final advice to EC on UCITS inclusion
The Committee of European Securities Regulators has rejected the inclusion of hedge fund indices in UCITS in its final advice to the…
European Commission appoints experts to hedge funds group
The European Commission has appointed several hedge fund experts to a group that will look at improving the EU framework for…
A Guide to Outsourcing The Administration Of Hedge Funds: Part 2: Self-Administration versus Outsourcing
The second of a six-part series by Dermot S.L.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cThe second of a six-part series by Dermot S.L. Butler, Chairman…
Arca launches absolute return multi-strategy funds in Italy
Arca SGR, one of Italy's leading saving and investment companies, has launched a range of absolute return multi-strategy, multi-manager…
02 Feb 2006
A Guide to Outsourcing The Administration Of Hedge Funds: Part 1: What is Administration?
The first of a six-pPARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cThe first of a six-part guide by Dermot S.L. Butler, Chairman of Custom House…
Copernico strengthens its investment team
Latin America specialist Copernico Capital Partners (Copernico), has strengthened its investment team with the appointment of Andre…
Scandium to launch new absolute return products in 2006
Scandium Asset Management A/S, the firm behind Scandinavia's top performing fund of hedge funds, is to launch new absolute return…
OMAM hires UK statistical arbitrage team, plans new launches
Old Mutual Asset Managers (UK) Ltd has hired Paul Simpson and John Dow to launch a statistical arbitrage hedge fund.
MAXAM appoints new senior vice president for fixed income
MAXAM Capital Management has appointed Harvey Goldsmith as a senior VP and a senior member of the firm's research team, specializing in…
01 Feb 2006
Man Investments to launch global IP 220 product in six regions
Man Investments is launching Man IP 220 International Ltd, a global hedge fund product offering unique access to its successful IP 220…
Hedge funds compete for assets while dealers compete for funds
Competition is intensifying among European hedge funds for investor assets and among prime brokers fighting for hedge funds business,…
MSS looks to ex-FTSE director Colbourne to develop pensions links
MSS Capital has taken on ex-FTSE director Graham Colbourne to help deepen the firm's relationships with UK and European pension funds…
Commitment' the key to alternative funds servicing market
The market for hedge funds and fund of hedge funds servicing is being transformed by a number of developments, including rapid growth in…
IXIS appoints Fortis duo as Directors of Real Estate Finance
IXIS Corporate Investment Bank in London has appointed Tim Miles and David Brewster as Directors of Real Estate Finance.IXIS Corporate…