25 Feb 2013
The downgrade in credit rating was all but inevitable, as the British economy continues to flounder
Ruth Lea (pictured), Economic Adviser to the Arbuthnot Banking Group, discusses the downgrade to Britain’s debt rating, the latest public…
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Alt assets to hit all-time high in 2013, says Deutsche Bank survey
Hedge fund investors expect continued growth in 2013, and are predicting alternative investment industry AUM to reach an all time high of…
Carlyle reports USD0.49 per common unit in distributable earnings in Q4
The Carlyle Group has reported USD0.49 per common unit in distributable earnings in Q4 2012 and USD1.39 per common unit in distributable…
Bernheim, Dreyfus & Co launches charity initiative
Alternative investment firm Bernheim, Dreyfus & Co has partnered with the French Foundation for Disabled (APSH 34), a charitable…
SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator at 3.96 per cent for February
The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for February 2013 measured 3.96 per cent, up from 2.04 per cent in January. "Year-to-date…
21 Feb 2013
Hedge Funds Care plans 15th Annual New York Open Your Heart to the Children Benefit
The 15th Annual New York Open Your Heart to the Children Benefit will take place on 7 March 2013 at Cipriani 42nd Street in the heart of…
20 Feb 2013
Hedge funds made strong gains in January, says Edhec-Risk
All bar two of the 13 Edhec-Risk Alternative Indices produced positive returns in January, with only short-selling (-4.92 per cent) and…
Orange Capital urges immediate sale of Strategic Hotels & Resorts
New York-based Orange Capital has issued a letter to the board of directors of Strategic Hotels & Resorts urging for an immediate sale…
Aquila to launch risk parity bond strategy
At a time when the outlook for fixed income is so uncertain, Aquila Capital intends to launch a Risk Parity Bond strategy. This is the…
19 Feb 2013
Cayman's 'important' role in global finance
Cayman Finance has issued a statement regarding the US Senate Finance Commission confirmation hearing of Jack Lew… At the recent United…
18 Feb 2013
2012 sees gold demand hit record value level
In value terms, gold demand in 2012 was USD236.4bn – an all-time high, according to figures released by the World Gold Council. Gold demand…
Focus on execution and methodology creates winning products
By Martin Kremenstein – Getting the execution right when managing a commodity ETF, irrespective of the underlying index it is tracking, is…
Investors should hedge risks
Interview with Nicholas Brooks – “I would argue that some of the higher beta sectors will perform best in the near-term: within…
Source Physical Gold P-ETC captures European investment
Interview with Stefan Garcia – “I’ve been speaking with a lot of our big investors and most are holding their current gold position, which…
Oil-based energy shines amid supply constraints
Interview with David Donora – “Brent/WTI crude was a key contributor to performance in 2011 as well as 2012. Another significant position…
