28 Jul 2015
FTSE Russell launches new ex Coal Index Series
FTSE has launched the FTSE All-World ex Coal Index Series, a suite of benchmarks that will omit companies that have certain exposure to…
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VAM Funds launches long-short global best ideas fund
VAM Funds has launched the Focused Global Equity Fund, a best ideas strategy incorporating portfolio hedging to reduce volatility and…
Hedge Connection awarded second US Patent for business methodology of matching hedge funds and investors online
Hedge Connection has secured a United States Patent (No 9,070,165) for the firm’s business methodology utilising dual online search engines…
27 Jul 2015
Weekly Brief: CTAs outperform as commodities slump
Hedge funds are on track to deliver solid returns in July, up 1.4 per cent month to date (0.4 per cent last week). In line with our…
Seeking income from technology companies? Tread carefully, says Kames Capital
Income investors have become increasingly interested in technology companies as their cash levels continue to climb, but investors need to…
Compliance costs for asset managers on the rise as regulation continues to challenge industry, says Alpha FMC report
The evolving regulatory landscape and increasing compliance costs will continue to be a major challenge for the asset management industry,…
Accudelta appoints new Senior VP Business Development Europe
Data management platform provider Accudelta has appointed Oonagh O’Mahoney (pictured) as the firm’s new Senior Vice President Business…
Charles River expands Asia-Pacific operations with new Tokyo office
Charles River has relocated to a new office in Tokyo to support continued growth in the Japanese market and meet increased client demand…
Hedge fund launches in Q2 2015
The latest hedge fund launch data is analysed in this extract from the Preqin Quarterly Update: Hedge Funds, Q2 2015, which looks at the…
Dinsmore Capital Management and Gabelli Funds form alliance to manage convertible portfolios
Dinsmore Capital Management and Gabelli Funds announced have signing a strategic relationship. Subject to shareholder approval, the…
Deutsche Börse to acquire 360T for EUR750m
Deutsche Börse AG and the shareholders of 360T Beteiligungs (360T), including Summit Partners 360, have signed a definitive agreement…
A third of finance professionals feel pressured to compromise ethical standards, says CIMA
Nearly a third of UK-based finance professionals feel under pressure to compromise their ethical standards, according to a report released…
Nasdaq launches 'NFX' to trade energy derivatives
Nasdaq has launched Nasdaq Futures, a US-based platform that will initially offer futures and options on oil, natural gas and US power…
24 Jul 2015
Ryan Hart joins Coquest as Director of Research, Portfolio Manager
Ryan Hart has joined Coquest Inc as Director of Research and portfolio manager. Formerly with Altegris Advisors, Hart will find and perform…
CFTC issues letter exempting CTAs from CTA-PR form filing
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) has issued a letter that…
