22 Oct 2013
NFA orders AlphaMetrix to satisfy obligations to pool participants by 1 Nov
The National Futures Association (NFA) has ordered AlphaMetrix LLC to satisfy its obligations to certain pool participants by 1…
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Schroders launches Cat Bond fund on GAIA platform
Schroders has launched the Schroder GAIA Cat Bond on its UCITS platform. GAIA (Global Alternative Investor Access) is a regulated platform…
Hedge funds delaying the inevitable by not embracing AIFMD, says Helvetic
Hedge funds avoiding the new Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive (AIFMD) framework due to concerns over increased compliance…
21 Oct 2013
Mendon Capital’s Moors and Mendon Master Fund returns +23.73% YTD
Mendon Capital Advisors Corp, is Hedgeweek’s “Best Long/Short Manager” award winner for 2012. President and Chief Investment Officer…
SGX and Shanghai Futures Exchange to collaborate on commodity derivatives
Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange are cooperating in the development of the commodity derivatives markets in both…
Hedge funds well positioned for year-end 2013, says Lyxor
Global growth should remain firm driven by economic strength in developed markets and the backdrop is supportive for higher equity prices,…
Chinese growth rebound settles nerves
Craig Botham, Emerging Markets Economist, Schroders on China’s return to GDP growth… China’s third quarter GDP growth rebounded to 7.8%…
BlueBay Asset Management expands UK sales team
BlueBay Asset Management, a manager of fixed income and alternative investments, has appointed Lisa Stuart as director – sales UK &…
SEC brings fraud charges against collateral manager of CDO
The Securities and Exchange Commission has brought charges against a New Jersey-based investment advisory firm and its owner for misleading…
Guernsey Finance welcomes CISX decision to consider new listing applications
Guernsey Finance has welcomed an announcement from the Channel Islands Stock Exchange (CISX) that it is once again open to considering new…
INDOS Financial announces additions to management team
INDOS Financial, the independent Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive (AIFMD) depositary business, has made two senior advisory…
20 Oct 2013
Finisterre Capital launches UCITS fund in response to Solvency II requirements… Morgan Stanley adds MS Broadmark Tactical Plus UCITS to platform…
Long/short equity emerging market specialist Finisterre Capital this week announced the launch of a standalone UCITS-compliant fund in…
18 Oct 2013
ACOLIN offers representation for EU-AIFs and non-EU AIFs for distribution to qualified Investors
ACOLIN has teamed up with Renovaré Global, an independent consultancy, specialising in risk and operational due Diligence for off-shore…
Bermuda launches New York business development initiative
Bermuda’s asset management sector has launched a high-level targeted business development roadshow in New York designed to attract asset…
Newedge Macro Trading Index posts strong September performance
The Newedge Macro Trading Index (Quantitative), which represents quantitative macro strategies, rose 2.31% in September, marking the…
