20 Aug 2013
S&P Capital IQ to explore strategic alternatives for fund research business
S&P Capital IQ has concluded an internal review of its product portfolio and is pursuing strategic alternatives for its fund research…
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19 Aug 2013
AcenciA NAV up 5.3 per cent in first half
Closed ended investment company AcenciA Debt Strategies has reported a net asset value (NAV) per share at 30 June 2013 of 107.03p (taking…
16 Aug 2013
SS&C GlobeOp opens Luxembourg office
SS&C GlobeOp has expanded its European presence with a new Luxembourg office. SS&C GlobeOp supports diverse fund structures across…
Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index up 0.88 per cent in July
The Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 0.88 per cent for the month of July, with six of the 10 sub-strategies recording positive…
Barclay CTA Index down 0.57 per cent in July
Managed futures lost 0.57 per cent in July, according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The index is down 1.58 per cent…
RPM and Privium to offer a basket of ‘Evolving’ CTAs in The Netherlands
CTA specialist RPM and asset manager Privium Fund Management are set to launch a new fund for Dutch investors. The “Evolving CTA Fund”…
15 Aug 2013
Hedge fund execs and special guests rock out in support of ALTSO
Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest, the annual fundraiser for children's charity A Leg To Stand On (ALTSO), will celebrate its 10th anniversary on 23…
Barclay Hedge Fund Index up 1.73 per cent in July
Hedge funds gained 1.73 per cent in July, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The index is up 5.86 per cent…
14 Aug 2013
ALPS expands broker/dealer solution to private funds
ALPS Fund Services, a provider of administration services to the alternative asset management industry, has expanded its broker/dealer…
Atalaya Capital closes oversubscribed fifth special opps fund
New York-based Atalaya Capital Management, an alternative investment firm primarily focused on investing in credit opportunities, has…
Hedge funds continue rising trend in solid market environment, says Lyxor
Eleven Lyxor Strategy Indices out of 14 ended the month of July in positive territory. They were led by the L/S Equity - Long Bias (+3.08…
13 Aug 2013
Investcorp-seeded Prosiris surpasses USD1bn in assets
Prosiris Capital Management, a credit-oriented investment manager founded by Reza Ali, has surpassed USD1bn in assets under…
Hennessee Hedge Fund Index up 1.82 per cent in July
The Hennessee Hedge Fund Index gained 1.82 per cent in July and is up 6.91 per cent year-to-date. The S&P 500 gained 4.95 per cent in…
12 Aug 2013
HM Land Registry stats should sound warning bells for Osbourne
A slight growth in average UK house prices in Q2 2013 will bring good news to home owners nationwide but the quarterly statistics just…
Manager returns steady despite Fed-driven volatility spooking global markets, says Camradata
Strong investment returns at the start of the quarter faltered after the Federal Reserve signalled that it may slow down its asset purchase…
