21 Feb 2014
BATS selects Equinix as primary data centre for exchange platforms
BATS has selected Equinix as its primary data centre provider for all of the BATS exchange platforms, including the Direct Edge Exchanges –…
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Short-term strategies outperform in January, says Newedge
The Newedge Short-Term Traders Index (STTI) returned 2.43 per cent in January.This marks the tenth time in 13 months that the STTI has…
20 Feb 2014
Charles River adds 38 new and expanded clients in 2013
Charles River added 38 new and enhanced client relationships across investment management sectors, including private wealth and alternative…
MFA launches online hedge fund glossary
The Managed Funds Association (MFA) has launched an online hedge fund glossary in collaboration with Latham & Watkins through its Book…
Aurora provides early-stage capital for Brenham funds
Alternative investment manager Aurora Investment Management has provided early-stage capital to investment funds managed by energy-focused…
Investment managers and portfolio management vendors facing new regulatory challenges
Technology vendors in Europe are investing heavily in the development of portfolio management and accounting systems to help buy-side asset…
Barclay CTA Index down 0.54 per cent in January
Managed futures lost 0.54 per cent in January, according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge.The index lost 1.46 per cent in…
Smart beta assets double in a year, says Towers Watson
Towers Watson’s clients made over twice as many new investments in smart beta strategies during 2013, around USD11bn across over 180…
19 Feb 2014
Neuberger Berman launches Unconstrained Bond Fund
Neuberger Berman Group has launched the Neuberger Berman Unconstrained Bond Fund, an absolute return oriented global strategy that uses a…
Indus Valley Partners launches cloud based regulatory compliance platform
Indus Valley Partners (IVP) has launched IVP RAPTOR cloud, enabling alternative asset managers to meet their global regulatory reporting…
Wall Street Horizon expands leadership team
Wall Street Horizon has appointed Bob Aloisi as vice president of product management, Joseph Ranieri as director of client management and…
Imagine launches Risk Services
Imagine Software has launched Imagine Risk Services, the next generation of its Imagine Financial Platform (IFP) and App…
Boston Partners launches Global Long/Short Fund
Boston Partners, part of investment company Robeco Group, has launched the Robeco Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund (BGLSX).The new…
Barclay Hedge Fund Index slips 0.29 per cent in January
Hedge funds lost 0.29 per cent in January, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge.The index gained 11.11 per…
MMF exposure to European banks hits 12-month low
US money market funds (MMFs) reduced their exposure to European financial institutions by 18 per cent in December 2013, while Euro and…
