11 Aug 2006
The Hedgeweek Interview: Mehraj Mattoo, Global Head, Alternative Investment Strategies, Commerzbank: Moving towards solutions
Mehraj Mattoo discusses the investor-focused approach that is shaping the evolution of Commerzbank's funds of hedge funds. Mehraj Mattoo is…
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10 Aug 2006
Luxembourg finds its feet as a hedge fund centre
In its decade-long rivalry with Dublin as the main European centres for cross-border border investment fund services, it's generally…
Strong business growth at Butterfield Bank Guernsey
Butterfield Bank (Guernsey) Limited's Q2 2006 results show a year-on-year increase in net income of USD 1 million to USD 2.7 million, or…
09 Aug 2006
German market growth benefits from Master KAG structure
Christian Benigni expects to see strong growth in the German hedge funds business this year and next, and he is well placed to…
Delivering tax transparency
When the new legislation governing alternative investment funds came into force in Germany more than two years ago, HSBC's Alternative Fund…
The evolution of prime brokerage in Germany
Since the introduction of the 2004 German Investment Act, there has been debate on the potential growth of the local hedge fund market, and…
New ETFs improve index tracking and reduce trading costs
Exchange-traded funds allow investors to track the performance of specific market segments more efficiently and reduce costs, helping…
Institutional market poised for take-off
The change of the law in 2004 allowed hedge funds and funds of hedge funds to be launched under German regulations for the first…
Derivatives take larger role with hedge funds
Surging flows of capital into hedge funds over the past few years have aroused fears that overcrowding in popular strategies will drive…
Hedge Funds Liberalisation Starts to Bear Fruit
When Germany liberalised its rules governing hedge funds and taxation of their income at the beginning of 2004 the initiative was hailed in…
UK funds under management up 7% in 2005 to record USD 3.5 trillion
Assets under management of the UK fund management industry increased for the third year running in 2005 to USD 3,450 billion. Assets under…
KGR Capital's European office gains authorisation from the FSA in London
KGR Capital has gained authorisation for KGR Capital (Europe) Ltd from the UK Financial Services Authority. KGR Capital launched its first…
08 Aug 2006
IoM publishes comments on corporate tax liability capping proposals
The Isle of Man Treasury has published details the comments received to its proposals on capping corporate tax liabilities.The Isle of Man…
Ex-Baring team launch first fund for Resolution joint venture
The Joint venture between Resolution Asset Management and Hexam Capital, formed by an ex-Baring team, has launched its first fund. The…
Steven Bloom Joins NASDAQ as Senior Vice President of Financial Products
Steven Bloom has joined the NASDAQ Stock Market as Senior Vice President of NASDAQ Financial Products. Steven Bloom has joined the NASDAQ…
