14 May 2018
LBX to add a ‘coin-a-day’ to its exchange
London Block Exchange (LBX) – a UK-based, dedicated cryptocurrency exchange – is to add a new coin a day to its offering this week – Basic…
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CTA performance improves marginally in April
The SG CTA Index posted a slightly positive return of 0.08 per cent in April as market conditions improved but remained uncertain. Trend…
Carey Olsen assists CoinShares on second ICO fund
Carey Olsen's investment funds team in Jersey has advised CoinShares Group on the successful first close of CoinShares Fund II. The new…
11 May 2018
SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index and Capital Movement Index at 0.16 per cent in April
The gross return of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index for April 2018 measured 0.16 per cent. Hedge fund flows as measured…
Paget-Brown goes live with FundCount's accounting and reporting software
Cayman Island’s based Paget-Brown Trust Company has implemented FundCount software to support its expanding fund administration business.…
Crypto Facilities launches Ethereum futures
Crypto Facilities, a world-leading cryptocurrency trading platform, has launched futures for Ethereum. The new derivatives contract will…
Michael Platt tops Sunday Times hedge fund manager rich list
Michael Platt is the richest hedge fund manager in the City, according to the new edition of The Sunday Times Rich List, to be published…
Broadridge secures blockchain patent for proxy processing and repo agreements
Broadridge Financial Solutions has secured a US patent for blockchain technology that will enhance the processes for proxy voting and…
DelphX to unveil new blockchain-supported alternative to CDS market
DelphX Capital Markets is unveiling a new alternative trading system (ATS) and new securities products through its subsidiaries, DelphX…
10 May 2018
Activist hedge funds show strong performance in April
Activist hedge fund strategies brought in among the strongest returns in the hedge fund industry in April, while overall industry returns…
Alpima appoints new MD of sales
Alpima, a specialist front-office platform for institutional and professional investors, has appointed Anastasia Bikou as Managing Director…
PKF Funds and Family Office launches in the UK and Ireland
Global accountancy network PKF has expanded its successful service for family offices and private funds in the UK and Ireland. The PKF…
Unlisted CEF market passes USD48bn in AUM, says new report from UMB and FUSE
The size of the unlisted closed-end fund (CEF) market has grown steadily since 2014, ending 2017 at approximately USD48 billion in assets…
Talking about your generation
James Travers, technical manager at Guernsey Finance, says that Guernsey is well placed to satisfy the ambitions of the developing market…
Angelo Gordon appoints portfolio manager for European performing credit
Angelo, Gordon & Co, a USD28 billion alternative investment firm focused on credit and real estate investing, has appointed Steven…
