06 Sep 2005
CFTC freezes over USD 1.5 million in fraud case
The CFTC has Charged Stuart Pippin of Pippin Investments with fraud for issuing false trading results to pool participants.Gregory…
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Eurex turnover Climbs to around 90 million contracts in August
Eurex saw turnover increase by around 19 percent to 90 million contracts against the same period last year (August 2004: 75.7 million…
The Hedgeweek Interview: David Lavers, CEO, Chaser Capital LLP.
London-based Chaser Capital launched its first currency fund on 14 February. David Lavers outlines the fund's strategy and investment…
05 Sep 2005
The Hedgeweek Interview: Stephen Dolbear, Senior Investment Officer, Alternatives, F&C Asset Management, London
Dr. Stephen Dolbear outlines the strategy and investment philosophy that underpins the F&C Amethyst Fund, an equity volatility trading…
Nationwide launches US-based alternative investment platform
New Jersey-based Nationwide Planning Associates (NPA) has created an alternative investment platform aimed at high net worth and…
New report examines market for alternative investments in Europe
Dublin-based Research and Markets has added a new survey, 'Alternative Investments for Private Clients in Europe 2005' to its research…
Man offers new opportunity to access flagship product
Man Investments is giving investors a fresh opportunity to access Man-IP 220 Limited, a flagship structured product, through new EUR and…
02 Sep 2005
CACEIS: Need for flexibility guides choice of hedge fund structure
Crédit Agricole-Caisse d'Epargne Investor Services (CACEIS) examines the issue of structuring for hedge funds distributed in…
Life Settlement Fund capitalisation ahead of expectations
The Life Settlements Fund Ltd has closed to new investors having exceeded expectations and plans are underway to launch a Series II version…
Thomas Widener joins Bear Stearns Investment Banking Group
Bear, Stearns & Co has appointed Thomas W Widener as the new senior managing director of the Global Industries Group within Investment…
01 Sep 2005
Hedge Funds Programme at London Business School
The London Business School is conducting an intensive Hedge Funds Programme on 30-31 March 2006.This comprehensive two-day programme…
GFI Group to acquire leading oil derivatives broker
GFI Group Inc is to acquire Starsupply Petroleum LLC, a leading broker of oil products and related derivative and option contracts.GFI…
Jersey hedge fund services will feature in London event
Jersey's finance industry is to embark on a series of overseas visits during Q4 2005 to outline opportunities to finance and legal…
31 Aug 2005
Eurex to launch volatility futures and expand equity index derivatives
Eurex is preparing to launch volatility futures allowing users to hedge against volatility fluctuations on the German, Swiss, and European…
