14 Jul 2015
SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index down 0.65 per cent in June
The gross return of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index for June 2015 measured -0.65 per cent, while hedge fund flows as…
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Nomura Securities replaces back-office systems with NRI ASP Solutions in Japan
Nomura Research Institute (NRI) has implemented two ASP back-office systems, THE STAR*1 and I-STAR*2, at Nomura Securities (Nomura), the…
Quad Group expands futures trading desk with key hires
Quad Group, consisting of Quad Capital Management, Quad Securities Holdings and Quad Advisors, has recently added several experienced…
In prime position to support CTA UCITS funds
Five years ago, UCITS funds weren't exactly a prominent blip on the radar screen at Société Générale Prime Services, but over the last two…
Two unique long/short fund offerings
SYZ Asset Management, the investment funds arm of Swiss banking group SYZ, offers investors two unique long/short strategies in its OYSTER…
Volatility and desire for bond-like returns pushes demand
The liquid alternatives space, which by definition includes alternative UCITS funds in Europe and '40 Act registered alternative mutual…
Delivering value as volatility grows
With increased volatility starting to buffer equity and bond markets, investors have taken reassurance from the fact that the FundLogic…
Strong traction in alternative UCITS platform
Lyxor Asset Management operates the largest commingled hedge fund managed account platform (MAP), but over the last couple of years it has…
Buyer beware – addressing modern risks
By Robin Sarkar, State Street – In the case of liquid alternatives, investors would be especially smart to pay heed to an age old piece of…
Liquid alternatives market continues to evolve on both sides of the Atlantic
As the level of convergence continues to rise amongst traditional long-only fund management houses and hedge fund managers, the liquid…
Edmond Ho joins Preqin as Chief Revenue Officer
Preqin has appointed Edmond Ho as Chief Revenue Officer. Ho also joins Preqin's Management Team and will commence his role on 27 July…
TCW offers first alternative mutual fund
The TCW Group has partnered with Gargoyle Investment Advisor to offer its first alternative mutual fund, the TCW | Gargoyle Hedged Value…
Managed futures endure mixed first half of 2015
Following the strongest first quarter since 2008, managed futures endured a challenging second quarter of 2015, according to the latest…
13 Jul 2015
Alternative assets no longer considered alternative, says Towers Watson survey
Total assets managed by the Top 100 alternative investment managers globally reached USD3.5 trillion in 2014 (USD3.3 trillion in 2013),…
Investment professionals highlight need for improved annual reporting
A recent survey of more than 290 investment professionals by the CFA Society of the UK (CFA UK), found most respondents (60 per cent)…
