26 Jun 2012
GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator measures 3.71% for June
The GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for June 2012 measured 3.71%, up from 3.31% in May. “The June Forward Redemption Indicator is…
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25 Jun 2012
BlueBay partner Francioni killed in road accident
Alberto Francioni (pictured), partner and global head of sales at BlueBay Asset Management, has been killed in a road accident.“It is with…
Dow Jones Credit Suisse HF index down 1.33% in May
Hedge funds, as measured by the Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index, finished May down 1.33%, with four out of 10 strategies in…
US money funds decrease European bank exposures further, says Fitch
US prime money market fund (MMF) exposures to Eurozone banks declined moderately as of end-May 2012, according to a new report by Fitch…
Lots of sun at Gaim International but overall mood more grey than bright
The weather was perfect, clear blue skies and unbroken sunshine in what remains one of Europe’s most iconic locations: Monaco. Transfer…
Custom House Global Fund Services secures ISAE and SSAE accreditation
Hedge fund administrator Custom House Global Fund Services has achieved dual accreditation under both the new US auditing standard, SSAE16…
22 Jun 2012
ECB can steer us through the crisis, but trying to keep Greece inside the Euro is futile
It would be possible for the ECB to underwrite all the existing and future debt of the Eurozone sovereigns, without moral hazard, but…
Luxembourg funds hit record AuM in April 2012
The assets under management of Luxembourg-domiciled funds reached a historic high of EUR2,225 billion at the end of April 2012, according…
21 Jun 2012
Liontrust announces pre-tax profit of GBP1.0m
Independent fund management group Liontrust Asset Management has released its results for the year ended 31 March 2012.The group’s adjusted…
JP Morgan announces new option for managing collateral
JP Morgan Worldwide Securities Services’ (WSS) tri-party offering for Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc’s (CME) IEF4 program will begin…
Global hedge fund industry undergoes significant change
The hedge fund industry has undergone significant change since the beginning of the financial crisis, resulting in the need to grow…
Institutional investors look to alternatives for diversification and alpha, says survey
Institutional investors across the globe are demonstrating significant demand for alternatives to support investment objectives such as…
20 Jun 2012
Barclay CTA Index gains 2.64% in May
Managed futures gained 2.64% in May according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index is up 1.92% year-to-date.“The…
Innovative session tests manager presentations
One of the unique features at Gaim 2012 was the opportunity for a variety of fund managers to deliver rapid-fire presentations to a panel…
Fees prove hot topic
In the final morning session chaired by Al Samper (pictured), former chairman of the Virginia Retirement Scheme, the issue of why hedge…
