07 Jul 2014
Demand for alternative beta continues as pension schemes seek lower cost solutions, says UBS
There is a growing interest in the fiduciary management space, with assets under management in the UK estimated to be over GBP 50 billion…
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Alibaba IPO divides investment opinion
While almost two-thirds (64 per cent) of the financial industry sees Alibaba Group as a good long-term investment, less than half (43 per…
06 Jul 2014
China managers beginning to look at RQFII fund opportunities… GSAM launches three multi-asset UCITS funds…
Alternative UCITS funds made gains of 0.22 per cent in June according to Alix Capital, provider of the UAI Global Index. Last month’s…
04 Jul 2014
Russian investment managers establish dialogue with CAIA Association
Members of the Moscow Hedge Fund Manager Club, Russian National Alternative Investment Management Association and the Chartered Alternative…
Confidence among asset managers will drive greater industry consolidation, says Moody’s
In the last several months there has been an uptick in global M&A activity, driven by improved valuations, increased risk appetites and…
ICE futures and options ADV down in June
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has reported a decrease in futures and options average daily volume (ADV) of 26 per cent and 20 per cent,…
June proves positive for hedge funds as gross invested levels increase
Asset prices rallied across equities, bonds, credit and most commodities in June. Hedge funds performed positively with the HFRX Global…
03 Jul 2014
TPG Capital enters strategic partnership with HS Group… HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index up in June…
Global private equity firm TPG Capital is buying a stake in Hong Kong-based hedge fund sponsor HS Group Ltd (HSG) and establishing a…
UK's financial services trade surplus is world’s biggest, says TheCityUK
The UK's trade surplus in financial services is the biggest in the world, more than two and a half times bigger than the next largest…
Credit Suisse LAB index up 0.62 per cent in June
The Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Beta Index (CSLAB), which aims to reflect the performance of the overall hedge fund industry, finished…
All seven IndexIQ investable hedge fund replication indices positive in June
All seven of IndexIQ’s proprietary family of hedge fund replication and alternative beta indices recorded positive returns in June.The IQ…
FJ Capital offers investors opportunity to leverage M&A activity in US small-cap financials
“By investing in the potential sellers and proven buyers, the Fund is uniquely positioned to fully take advantage of the bank merger trend…
BATS Chi-X Europe adds more customers to BXTR trade reporting service
BATS Chi-X Europe has added several new customers to BXTR, the exchange’s suite of on- and off-exchange trade reporting services.The…
Regulatory considerations for today’s start-up manager
To say that regulation is a challenge for hedge fund managers to get their heads around is an understatement. Law firms and regulatory…
Markit launches electronic service for FX options
Markit has launched a new service for electronic trade confirmation and exercise management for the FX options market, while will be…
