21 Dec 2017
Sophisticated cyber threats and being ready for GDPR are major concerns for finance sector IT pros
Concerns about data and system security, and ensuring systems will be equipped for compliance with GPDR are among the key technology…
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Hedge fund launches top liquidations as industry growth accelerates, says HFR
New hedge fund launches exceeded liquidations on a quarterly basis for the first time in over two years, as improved investor risk…
Getting middle office outsourcing right can reap long-term dividends
As investment managers juggle a variety of priorities in order to continue to evolve their business model, trying to balance where to spend…
It’s a Wonderful Business: When a bell rings, a manager gets an allocation
By Joseph Bartolotta (pictured), Meyler Capital – A thinly disguised allegory with slightly twisted references to all your beloved holiday…
APEX Token Fund launches cryptocurrency fund of hedge funds for retail investors
APEX Token Fund (APEX), a San Francisco-based investment manager, has launched a tokenised cryptocurrency-focused fund of hedge funds,…
Digital marketing to drive alts growth in 2018, says Meyler Capital
Sophisticated marketing is the next big investment for hedge funds and private equity firms, according to Meyler Capital, an integrated…
KOGER rolls out new SWIFT messaging standard
KOGER, provider of the NTAS platform for fund administration and compliance, has completed the rollout to clients of the new SWIFT ISO…
Hull Tactical Asset Allocation programme added to Kettera’s Hyrda marketplace
The Hull Tactical program of HTAA is now available on the Kettera Strategies’ Hydra marketplace, a global platform giving investors access…
20 Dec 2017
LRI Group increases Assets under Management by 20 per cent in 2017
LRI Group, an independent investment services company, has added six new managers to its UCITS Platform, forecasting approximately EUR12…
AnaCap achieves 2.6 x money multiple return with sale of First Names Group
AnaCap Financial Partners (AnaCap), a specialist European financial services private equity firm, has sold First Names Group, a leading…
SteelEye partners with Verint to provide compliance solution
SteelEye, the compliance technology and data analytics firm, has partnered with recording technology provider, Verint Systems. The…
AIMA signs MoU with Insurance Asset Management Association of China
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global representative of alternative investment managers, has signed a…
AI Insight to launch new liquid alternatives research reports in 2018
AI Insight is to begin offering liquid alternative research reports in 2018, enabling advisors to compare the details and financial…
Guide to establishing hedge funds in the Cayman Islands
By Piers Alexander, Conyers Dill & Pearman – The Cayman Islands is a world leader in the establishment of offshore hedge funds. Its…
China’s Belt and Road: Offshore involvement
By Piers Alexander (pictured), Conyers Dill & Pearman – There are a number of key economic and demographic factors currently at play…