02 Jun 2014
Traditional managers better positioned for liquid alts, says Fitch
Traditional investment managers are better positioned relative to alternative managers to meet retail investors' growing demands for liquid…
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Independent Directors & The Capacity Conundrum
The capacity conundrum continues to be one of debate and it has become increasingly apparent that it is not solved simply by the provision…
Jersey Finance plans to use momentum of Gulf visits to attract more business
Jersey Finance is hoping that a recent increase in visits to the Gulf by both the regulator and senior government ministers will boost…
30 May 2014
No surprises with Japan data
Nathan Gibbs, Japanese Equities Fund Manager at Schroders, comments on the impact of recent Japanese retail sales and inflation data for…
Hedge fund assets to double to USD5.8trn by 2018, says Citi survey
The hedge fund industry has survived the global financial crisis, diversified its offerings beyond its traditional investor bases, and is…
Emil van Essen launches multi-strategy programme
Chicago-based investment manager Emil van Essen has launched the EvE Multi-Strategy Programme (EvE MS).EvE MS is a 50-50 combination of the…
Atlantic Fund Services enters UK market
Fund servicing specialist Atlantic Fund Services in now operating in eight markets around the world following the opening of the firm’s new…
29 May 2014
BHA to host fourth annual Select Hedge Funds Conference in September
BHA is to host the fourth Select Hedge Funds conference at Fenway Park – home of the Boston Red Sox – in Boston on 15 and 16 September…
28 May 2014
Absolute Insight Emerging Market Debt Fund tops USD1bn
The Absolute Insight Emerging Market Debt Fund has grown to over USD1 billion as at 31 March, with new flows driven by significant client…
27 May 2014
INDOS Financial to expand its Irish office
INDOS Financial Limited, a provider of depositary services under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), is planning to…
Will Japan escape from deflation?
Genzo Kimura, Economist, SuMi TRUST, looks at whether Japan can finally move out of deflation…Much scepticism remains among foreign…
ICE to launch Euronext IPO
IntercontinentalExchange Group (ICE) is to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) of the ordinary shares of Euronext NV, the…
BlueHive selected for fifth and final Emergence Performance Absolue partnership
NewAlpha Asset Management has announced the fifth and final incubation partnership between French seeding fund Emergence Performance…
Dutch alternative investment community raises EUR14,000 for children’s charities
Members of the Dutch alternative investment community came together for an evening of networking and food at the Hilton Skylounge on 22…
QT Advisors engaged by hedge funds
Recently launched operational solutions firm QT Advisors is helping a number of hedge fund clients prepare for institutional investor-led…