26 Feb 2014
Challenges and considerations of depository requirements under AIFMD
By Gavin Byrnes, UBS Fund Services – The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) has caused much rancour and debate over…
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Ability to offer flexibility and independence under AIFMD
SuMi TRUST Global Asset Services provides sophisticated fund administration and custody services in the UK and Ireland and is backed by…
OYSTER funds registered in Sweden
The Swiss banking group SYZ & CO is now turning to Scandinavia with the registration of 12 of its OYSTER funds in Sweden.The Swedish…
25 Feb 2014
Propellr launches platform to help investors access high-yield alternatives
Propellr, an investment firm specialising in alternative assets, has launched its digital platform to help accredited investors access…
Global assets under management to exceed USD100trn by 2020, says PwC
Global assets under management (AuM) will rise to around USD101.7trn by 2020 from a 2012 total of USD63.9trn, says a PwC report.This…
24 Feb 2014
SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator up in February
The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for February 2014 measured 3.38 per cent, up from 2.67 per cent in January."Redemption…
21 Feb 2014
Further MSCI futures available for US-based customers
Eurex Exchange has been informed by the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission that an additional 11 MSCI futures fall under the scope…
Short-term strategies outperform in January, says Newedge
The Newedge Short-Term Traders Index (STTI) returned 2.43 per cent in January.This marks the tenth time in 13 months that the STTI has…
20 Feb 2014
Charles River adds 38 new and expanded clients in 2013
Charles River added 38 new and enhanced client relationships across investment management sectors, including private wealth and alternative…
Barclay CTA Index down 0.54 per cent in January
Managed futures lost 0.54 per cent in January, according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge.The index lost 1.46 per cent in…
Smart beta assets double in a year, says Towers Watson
Towers Watson’s clients made over twice as many new investments in smart beta strategies during 2013, around USD11bn across over 180…
19 Feb 2014
Neuberger Berman launches Unconstrained Bond Fund
Neuberger Berman Group has launched the Neuberger Berman Unconstrained Bond Fund, an absolute return oriented global strategy that uses a…
Boston Partners launches Global Long/Short Fund
Boston Partners, part of investment company Robeco Group, has launched the Robeco Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund (BGLSX).The new…
Barclay Hedge Fund Index slips 0.29 per cent in January
Hedge funds lost 0.29 per cent in January, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge.The index gained 11.11 per…
MMF exposure to European banks hits 12-month low
US money market funds (MMFs) reduced their exposure to European financial institutions by 18 per cent in December 2013, while Euro and…
