21 Jan 2013
First Greece focused hedge fund up 40 per cent in 2012
A Greece focused hedge fund, launched in October 2012 by Dromeus Capital Group, finished 2012 up 40.3 per cent as the Greek debt buyback…
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Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index up 7.67 per cent in 2012
Hedge funds, as measured by the Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index, finished December up 1.48 per cent. Overall performance for 2012…
Investment manager optimism rises for fourth successive quarter, says PwC/CBI survey
Optimism among investment managers rose for the fourth successive quarter as business volumes and incomes grew again, according to the…
20 Jan 2013
Adelante Asset Management: 2013 strategic overview for emerging markets
London-based Adelante Asset Management hosted a breakfast roundtable on Wednesday 16 January 2013, to outline its strategic overview for…
Investing in Africa: Misconceptions and realities
It’s easy to fall prey to misconceptions and generalisations about places we’ve never been: to assume everyone in the United States drives…
18 Jan 2013
Hatteras Managed Futures Strategies Fund available on Schwab's Mutual Fund OneSource Platform
The Hatteras Managed Futures Strategies Fund from boutique alternative investment specialist Hatteras Funds is now available on the Charles…
Krusen Capital partners with Meeschaert Group to offer alternatives solutions
Krusen Capital Management has formed a partnership with Meeschaert Group to provide clients with alternatives advisory services, manager…
17 Jan 2013
MIDAS Fund grows to USD90m AUM
The UCM Partners MIDAS Fund opened 2013 with a significant new investment from the Lauder Family Office, bringing assets under management…
Phoenix’s UK funds business grows more than 60 per cent in 2012
Phoenix Fund Services’ UK funds business has grown more than 60 per cent in 2012 and now administers total funds under management of…
16 Jan 2013
Saemor’s Europe Alpha Fund returned 2.1 per cent in December
Saemor’s Europe Alpha Fund returned of 2.1 per cent for December, with utilities and industrials contributing most. The short in banks was…
New regulation is a positive step
Interview with Peter Todd (pictured) – “The BVI is still performing strongly. Despite fund numbers being down this year they’re starting to…
Growth in incubator funds could prove a boost for the BVI
By James Williams – “The majority of work we’ve had to do has been largely regulatory, dealing with all the worries surrounding FATCA. It’s…
Administrators have to be responsive to shareholders
By Mara Spencer – Despite fund numbers remaining suppressed in the BVI, 2012 was actually a strong year for us. Not that there was an…
Enhancements to BVI investment funds offering
By Simon Schilder – The BVI has recently introduced two regulatory changes which will enhance the appeal of the jurisdiction to investment…
BVI provides light-touch regulation for smaller managers
By James Williams – On the 10 December 2012, the BVI took a step forward in enhancing its competitive image with the introduction of a…
