17 Apr 2013
Barclay Hedge Fund Index gains 1.12 per cent in March
Hedge funds gained 1.12 per cent in March, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The index is up 3.96 per…
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RWC launches Cayman-based structure for European Focus Fund with USD145m
RWC has launched a Cayman-based European Focus Fund with USD145m under management, representing support from existing investors. The fund…
European CDS spreads remain stable despite Cypriot banks’ insolvency, says S&P Capital IQ
Western European CDS spreads have experienced a relatively stable quarter, despite receiving news that Cypriot banks – after taking a hit…
CISX passes 5,000th listing milestone
The Market Authority of the Channel Islands Stock Exchange (CISX) has approved its 5,000th security for admission to its Official List. The…
16 Apr 2013
Gravitas moves to larger office in Mumbai
Gravitas is expanding its presence in India, including moving to a new larger office in Mumbai, prompted by an increase in demand for its…
Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index up 1.21 per cent in March
The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 1.21 per cent for the month of March, with nine of the 10 sub-strategies in…
15 Apr 2013
Australia’s Scout Global joins IMQ in backing Romanseco fund
Australian hedge fund seeder Scout Global Funds has joined IMQ as co-seed of Romanesco Capital Management’s systematic trading strategy,…
12 Apr 2013
Saemor Europe Alpha Fund returns 2.4 per cent in March
The Saemor Europe Alpha Fund produced a return of 2.4 per cent in March, according to figures released by Saemor. Average return over the…
Cortland awarded middle office mandate on CLO
Cortland Capital Market Services has been appointed by Arrowpoint Asset Management to provide middle office services to Arrowpoint CLO…
11 Apr 2013
Demand grows for UK smaller companies as risk appetite increases
The buoyant start to 2013 has seen the demand for UK smaller companies continue as investors’ appetite for risk has increased in-line with…
Phoenix Investment Adviser initiates soft close for JLP Credit Opportunity Fund
Phoenix Investment Adviser, a USD657m investment firm focused on high-yield US corporate debt, has initiated a soft close of its flagship…
Hedge funds attract USD11.4bn in February
Hedge funds took in a net USD11.4bn (0.6 per cent of assets) in February, building on an inflow of USD4.3bn in January, according to…
Prytania Galene Fund AUM approaches USD200m
Prytania Investment Advisors says assets under management in its Galene Fund are approaching USD200m. Galene is an…
10 Apr 2013
Newedge – Best European Prime Broker
Newedge’s business is based on an agency model benefiting from joint ownership of two French banks, Société Générale and Crédit Agricole…
09 Apr 2013
Mariner Investment Group launches Mariner Incubation Fund
Mariner Investment Group, an alternative asset manager, has launched the Mariner Incubation Fund, a multi-strategy fund to be managed by…