20 Dec 2007
New administrators build private equity expertise base
Of all the factors driving private equity business to Jersey, industry participants say, one of the most important is the quality of its…
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Liffe launches daily options on AEX index
On 31 March 2008, Liffe (NYSE Euronext's derivatives business, which includes the Amsterdam market) will start listing daily options on the…
Borzen and Eurex to launch SouthPool alliance
Borzen, the Slovenian power exchange, and Eurex, the international derivatives exchange, are to jointly create a spot power market for the…
19 Dec 2007
Legislation, regulation and institutionalisation
It is a sign of the strength of the alternative investment industry that there is significant competition among hedge fund…
Managed futures remain steady; Barclay CTA Index up 0.73% in November
Managed futures rose 0.73% in November, according to flash estimates from the Barclay CTA Index Managed futures rose 0.73% in November,…
18 Dec 2007
Cayman Islands' calm continues
There is no question that the effects of the sub-prime mortgage crisis have been felt in financial markets worldwide. Some markets…
Hedge funds poised to seize upon distressed opportunities, says F&C's Barthélémy
As the sub-prime crisis continues to unfold, attractive opportunities are emerging for the hedge fund sector, according to François…
Eurex launches incentive program for central and south-eastern Europe
Eurex intends to continue expanding its international distribution network in 2008.Eurex intends to continue expanding its international…
17 Dec 2007
Facing the talent challenge head-on
Growth in the hedge fund market continues to increase and Cayman remains the leading jurisdiction for fund…
CORRECTION
In an Altinvestment Global News Roundup dated 10 December we referred to a news article on GMN Capital.In an Altinvestment Global News…
15 Dec 2007
Global challenges create fresh opportunities
As Cayman shows no sign of losing its place as the jurisdiction of choice for new hedge fund registrations, the pressure on the Cayman fund…
14 Dec 2007
Partners Group and Jana Investment Advisers launch multi-manager product in Australia
Partners Group, the Switzerland-based global alternative asset manager, has collaborated with Jana Investment Advisers, one of the leading…
Hedgemedia's AltInvestment Global News Round-Up: BlackRock's Fink says investors should take more risk
The markets may have already priced in much of the fallout from the ongoing credit crisis, BlackRock's chief Larry Fink told investors at a…
Atos Origin and NYSE Euronext agree joint venture
Atos Origin (Euronext Paris: ATO), an international IT services company, and NYSE Euronext have agreed in principle for NYSE Euronext to…
13 Dec 2007
E-reporting puts Cayman in a unique position
Despite the credit crunch in the US, new hedge funds continue to be launched, and the Cayman Islands remain the domicile of choice for the…
