10 Nov 2008
Opportunity knocks for financial services players
Over the past few years, there has been considerable economic growth and an increase in prosperity across the Middle East, which has…
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A long-term commitment to the region
When GAM opened an office in Dubai in September 2007, it was not jumping on the bandwagon of the world's fastest-growing financial centre…
Middle East growth potential still strong
The financial tremors emanating from the United States and being felt around the world are expected to have only a marginal impact on the…
Cautious investors look to due diligence tools
In recent months, market gyrations have shaken hedge funds and investors throughout the world, and the Middle East has not been immune to…
Irish fund industry approaches USD2trn in assets, says Lipper
Traditional and alternative funds serviced in Ireland reached USD1,934.9bn (EUR1,228.7bn) at the end of June, reflecting annual growth of…
Kenmar opens Singapore office to capitalise on Asia hedge fund growth
Rye Brook, New York-based fund of hedge funds manager Kenmar Group has announced the opening of Kenmar (Asia) in Singapore, headed by…
07 Nov 2008
Man Group sees assets decline to USD61bn as managers cut investment exposure
Man Group, probably the world's largest hedge fund manager, saw assets under management fall 9 per cent to USD67.6bn over the six months to…
Guernsey fund assets slip in third quarter as global market turmoil bites
The assets of funds serviced in Guernsey have decreased by GBP5.8bn (2.8 per cent) during the three months to the end of September,…
Hedgeweek Commentary: Behind the hedge fund news
Barack Obama's election on Tuesday night as the 44th president of the United States promises tougher times for hedge fund managers,…
SilverStreet Capital seeks to exploit market shake-out to acquire funds of hedge funds
London-based hedge fund management firm SilverStreet Capital, which was established in April 2007 by Gary Vaughan-Smith and Alex Da Costa…
Comment: Cayman hedge funds and the credit crunch
Paul Scrivener and Laura Hatfield of Cayman Islands law firm Solomon Harris note the continuing strength of the world's largest offshore…
Harney Westwood & Riegels expands regulatory group in the BVI
British Virgin Islands-based law firm Harneys has announced the expansion of its regulatory group with the recruitment of Aki…
Thomson Reuters and Aim-To announce Security Master data integration
Aim-To, a solutions provider for the hedge fund industry, has announced the interconnectivity of DataScope, Thomson Reuters' global pricing…
Eze Castle Integration launches Eze Link communications network for hedge funds
Eze Castle Integration, Boston-based provider of technology and IT services to hedge funds and investment firms, has launched the Eze Link…
06 Nov 2008
Schulte Roth & Zabel expands UK fund practice with addition of Nick Terras
Schulte Roth & Zabel International has announced that fund and structured finance lawyer Nick Terras has joined the firm in London as a…
