21 Mar 2012
Eurex to offer new future on French government bonds
The international derivatives market Eurex Exchange will be launching a new interest rate future based on the notional long-term bonds…
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Barclays Capital Fund Solutions: Best Multistrategy Fund Manager
Barclays Capital Fund Solutions (BCFS) is the asset management business of Barclays Capital, specialising in multi-asset investing. Its…
ICMA European Repo Council paper explores official concerns about ‘shadow banking’ and repo
ICMA’s European Repo Council (ERC) has published a paper entitled: ‘Shadow banking and repo’ which explores concerns raised by regulators…
Anchin, Block & Anchin: Best North American Accounting Firm
Year after year, award after award, Anchin, Block & Anchin is recognised as a top-tier firm throughout the US in terms of its size,…
Agecroft Partners: Best North American Third-Party Marketing Firm
Agecroft Partners specialises in consulting and third-party marketing for the alternative investment industry, with a particular focus on…
After another year of gloom, is light peering through the clouds?
By Simon Gray – The global hedge fund industry has just suffered its second losing year in four, yet the mood across the industry today is…
Hedgeweek Awards 2012 - The Winners
The Winners of The Hedgeweek Awards 2012 for excellence among hedge fund managers and service providers, as voted for by our readers…Best…
Barclay CTA Index adds 0.95% in February
Managed futures gained 0.95% in February according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index is up 1.10%…
All bar one EDHEC-Risk Alternative Indexes positive in February
With the exception of short selling (-5.59%), all EDHEC-Risk Alternative Indexes finished February in positive territory.Strategies in the…
20 Mar 2012
Rising equities boost hedge fund performance
Hedge funds gained 2.38% in February, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge.“Positive signs in the US housing…
19 Mar 2012
LCH.Clearnet launches OTC FX clearing
LCH.Clearnet Limited has begun clearing foreign exchange (FX). The service is supported by 14 major market participants who have been…
S&P Indices launches Global Intrinsic Value Index
S&P Indices has launched the S&P GIVI (“S&P Global Intrinsic Value Index), combining low volatility and an alternative…
The Alliance of Alternative Asset Professionals (TAAAPs) launches new website
The Alliance of Alternative Asset Professionals (TAAAPs), a non-profit organisation that provides education and up-to-date market…
BVI welcomes return of Ernst & Young,
Ernst & Young has re-established an office in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), after a multi-year absence. The global accounting and…
16 Mar 2012
Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index up 1.61% in February
The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 1.61% for the month of February.Emerging markets (+2.92%) and Long/Short Equity…
