16 Jan 2013
Barclay Hedge Fund Index gains 1.63 per cent in December
Hedge funds gained 1.63 per cent in December, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The index had positive…
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Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index up 1.48 per cent in December
The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 1.48 per cent for the month of December. Nine of the 10 sub-strategies finished…
15 Jan 2013
Object Trading identifies four trends shaping financial services in 2013
2013 will be about rebuilding trust in markets, firms and infrastructure through regulation, risk management and strong client support,…
11 Jan 2013
Lyxor Hedge Fund Index up 3.1 per cent in 2012
The Lyxor Hedge Fund Index was up 3.1 per cent in 2012 with a 1.1 per cent rise in December. Twelve Lyxor Strategy Indices out of 14 ended…
NewAlpha in 20th seeding partnership with Lindengrove Capital
NewAlpha Asset Management, the Paris-based hedge fund incubation specialist, has made its 20th strategic investment with LindenGrove…
Investors’ concerns about rising interest rate environment are misplaced, says Aquila
Risk parity strategies have delivered strong risk-adjusted returns in the recent years of uncertainty, but some investors are concerned…
10 Jan 2013
Business and lifestyle thrive in Ticino
By Simon Gray – Switzerland’s southernmost canton of Ticino has been a centre for international financial services for nearly two…
Changing global environment highlights Malta’s appeal
By Simon Gray – One of the most striking developments in the European fund industry over the past five years has been the emergence of…
Approved manager regime opens up new opportunities for BVI
By Simon Gray – The British Virgin Islands may be most famous in the international financial services industry for its corporate business,…
Innovation drives Bahamas’ role in global wealth market
By Simon Gray – Over the past decade The Bahamas has continued to refine itself as a financial services centre, carving out new niches in…
Adapting to a changing environment
By Simon Gray – The past few years of economic and financial crisis have brought significant change to both the traditional and alternative…
Hedge funds advanced 1.45 per cent in December
The Hennessee Hedge Fund Index advanced 1.45 per cent in December and is up 6.99 per cent year-to-date. The S&P 500 increased 0.71 per…
Lyxor Asset Management expands into credit management
Lyxor Asset Management is strengthening its presence in the UK and is expanding into managed credit solutions. Pierre Gil has been…
09 Jan 2013
Hedge funds post December gains as fiscal cliff is avoided
Hedge funds climbed in December as equities posted strong gains on the year’s final trading day in anticipation of the passage of…
Bridgewater Associates appoints Northern Trust for hedge fund servicing
Hedge fund manager Bridgewater Associates has appointed Northern Trust to independently replicate certain middle and back-office services…
