22 Feb 2010
Hedge fund managers making operational changes to reduce risk
In the wake of a financial crisis hedge fund managers are enacting a series of operational changes to reduce risk and enhance their ability…
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International Standard Asset Management forms alliance with Hite Capital
International Standard Asset Management has formed an alliance with Hite Capital Management.As part of this alliance, Larry Hite, Alex…
Rothschild chosen as custodian for Ucits venture
Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild Europe, the Luxembourg based subsidiary of the Geneva-based LCF Rothschild Group, has emerged as one of…
S&P launches index tracking commodity and financial futures contracts
Standard & Poor’s has launched an index designed to reflect the price momentum that physical commodities, interest rates and currencies…
Fixed income arbitrage top performing strategy in January
The Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index gained 0.17 per cent in January as hedge funds posted positive performance despite market…
Anchin, Block & Anchin (Cayman) is launched
Accounting firm Anchin, Block & Anchin has launched Anchin, Block & Anchin (Cayman) to provide audit services to funds registered…
Gottex and FrontPoint form direct lending venture
Alternative asset management group Gottex Fund Management has formed a venture with FrontPoint Partners to provide its clients with access…
19 Feb 2010
GLG reports net loss of USD319m for 2009
GLG Partners has reported a GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2009…
Leading the way – Structured Products
By Jason Bingham, Mourant – Many of the most sophisticated structured products in issuance are currently listed on the CISX. Mourant…
18 Feb 2010
Barclay CTA Index falls 1.48 per cent in January
Managed futures lost 1.48 per cent in January, according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge.“Unanticipated appreciation of…
Newedge VTI down 1.18 per cent in January
The Newedge Volatility Trading Index fell by an estimated 1.18 per cent in January 2010. This follows an estimated decline of 1.29 per cent…
Hedge fund veteran pens investing book
Richard Bookbinder, a hedge fund industry veteran and managing member of Bookbinder Capital Management, has co-written a book on hedge fund…
Comment: AIFM Directive risks protectionism
Ronald Paterson, partner at international law firm Eversheds. comments on concern expressed by AIMA this week over the AIFM…
17 Feb 2010
Deutsche Bank makes key appointments to new managed accounts team
Deutsche Bank's managed account platform has created a dedicated sales team to capitalise on the growth in investor demand for alternative…
Centurion opens Longevity Plus class to HNW investors
Centurion Fund Managers will make available the Defined Return Fund Longevity Plus class to high net worth investors. The fund has…
