30 May 2006
Guernsey set for zero rate of corporate tax
Guernsey's senior politicians have proposed a set of fiscal changes that include a zero rate of corporate tax and capping personal tax at…
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Suber leaves Bear Stearns to join Spectrum
Ron Suber is leaving Bear Stearns where he worked for 14 years and is headed for Spectrum Global Fund Administration where he will join as…
29 May 2006
Liability insurance for hedge funds
With enforcement actions and investor lawsuits on the rise, Timothy Spangler, Partner, Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP, outlines the benefits…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Robert Macrae, Fund Manager, Arcus Japan Fund: Betting against the latest and greatest
Robert Macrae outlines the thinking and strategies that go into the Arcus Japan Fund. Robert Macrae outlines the thinking and strategies…
26 May 2006
Hedge funds roll-up for Hedgestock 2006
Hedgestock 2006, the UK-based networking event for the hedge fund community, is set to be the largest event of its kind. Hedgestock 2006,…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Paul O'Reilly, Managing Director, IIU Asset Strategies: Consistent Returns in a Competitive Market
Paul O'Reilly describes the extensive knowledge of convertible markets, which feeds into IIU Asset Strategies' consistently strong…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Kyle McKay, Leeward Bull & Bear Fund: Willingness and discipline to make quick and objective decisions
Kyle McKay outlines the investment discipline that is driving the performance of Leeward Hedge Funds' long/short North American equity…
The emergence of a multi-asset perspective
The end of the stock market bubble in 2000 played an important role in hedge fund managers starting to appreciate the importance of…
25 May 2006
Global cross-border investment losses hit USD 10.5 billion
Some USD 10.5 billion (EUR 8.5bn) of global investors' rightful returns from foreign shares and bonds were wasted in the latest financial…
Comment: US stocks have a tough time on the back of inflation fears
As a result of re-emerging fears about inflation, and what that would mean for Federal Reserve policy, last week was another tough one for…
24 May 2006
Mercer European Survey: Alternative investments will continue to increase, focus on 'alpha' strategies like hedge funds rather than private equity
European pension funds are managing risk in their portfolios by diversifying and placing more money in alternative assets, according to a…
Business expansion prompts CAAM London relocation
The London branch of Crédit Agricole Asset Management (CAAM) has moved to new, larger offices in the City of London at 41 Lothbury, EC2.…
CAI appoints new MD, Global Business Manager Liquid Alternative Investments and Chief Administrative Officer for Europe
Simon Kempton has joined Citigroup Alternative Investments (CAI) as Managing Director, Global Business Manager for Liquid Alternative…
23 May 2006
Apollo Management names new managing partner for capital markets
James C Zelter has agreed to join Apollo Management firm as the managing partner of the firm's capital markets business. James C Zelter has…
Two HSBC funds of funds to raise capital
Two London-listed hedge fund investment companies advised by HSBC Republic Investments Limited are seeking to raise further capital. Two…
