16 Jun 2008
European investors fail to take full advantage of ETF features, says Edhec
While exchange-traded funds are now widely used by investors who are highly satisfied with their features, their use is largely limited to…
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13 Jun 2008
With pension funds cautious, managers look abroad for asset growth
This year, Canadian boutique Landry Morin Investment Managers will launch an offshore hedge fund for the first time since the firm's…
Hedgeweek Commentary: Behind the hedge fund news
Efforts in the US Congress to change the tax treatment of hedge fund managers and private equity firms may have been halted last year, but…
BNP Paribas names Namuk Cho as head of flow, hybrid and exotics trading for Americas
BNP Paribas has appointed Namuk Cho as a managing director and head of flow, hybrids and exotics trading for the Americas, reporting to…
Hedgemedia's AltInvestment Global News Round-Up: Citi gives up on Pandit's Old Lane
Citigroup is adding Old Lane Partners to its string of hedge fund debacles.Citigroup is adding Old Lane Partners to its string of hedge…
12 Jun 2008
Hedgeweek Comment: Hedge funds get breather in Washington tax ordeal
Proposed legislation that would strike at the very heart of the deferred compensation enjoyed by many hedge fund managers has been…
10 Jun 2008
TriAlpha launches global fund of property hedge funds
TriAlpha, the asset management arm of the Stonehage Group, an international wealth management group, has launched the TriAlpha Global…
Babson Capital Europe announces appointment of Andrew Godson as head of distribution
Specialist leveraged loan manager Babson Capital Europe has announced the appointment of Andrew Godson as head of distribution, responsible…
Commodity ETFs see soaring investor interest, says Deutsche report
Commodity exchange-traded funds have become increasingly popular and achieved a relatively high level of market awareness, according to a…
06 Jun 2008
In an uncertain investment climate and tricky global economic environment, a flight to perceived quality on the part of investors has…
Stoxx to launch pure dividend calculation based on Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50
European equity index provider Stoxx has announced plans to launch the Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50 DVP (Dividend Points), its first official…
Hedgemedia's AltInvestment Global News Round-Up: Drake Capital Management to close two more funds
Drake Capital Management is finally throwing in the towel on its loss-making hedge funds.Drake Capital Management is finally throwing in…
03 Jun 2008
Fortis builds on heritage to meet new client challenges
Fortis Prime Fund Solutions, the largest hedge fund administrator on the Isle of Man and one of the biggest worldwide, is building on an…
02 Jun 2008
Island set to benefit from funds expansion
PricewaterhouseCoopers has had an office in the Isle of Man since the firm's days as Coopers & Lybrand, and as a key provider of…
01 Jun 2008
Former Eaton Vance chief James B. Hawkes joins Central Park board
Alternative investment advisory firm Central Park Group, which provides private clients and smaller institutional investors with access to…
