03 Oct 2013
ICE-NYSE Euronext merger moves a step closer
The chairmen's committee of Euronext regulators has issued a letter to ICE and NYSE Euronext indicating that they are "not minded to…
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Custom House Global Fund Services expands in the US
Custom House Global Fund Services, a provider of financial services to the alternative investment sector, has opened a New York office and…
Amber Capital launches UCITS version of Amber Italia Equity fund
Amber Capital has launched Amber Equity Fund – a UCITS version of the Amber Italia Equity Fund – on the Alpha UCITS platform.The Amber…
Falcone to pay USD18m and barred from securities industry for five years
Philip A Falcone and his advisory firm Harbinger Capital Partners have agreed to pay USD18 million in disgorgement and penalties after…
Equity-hedged and event-driven managers likely winners for 2013, says GAM
Many equity-hedged and event-driven hedge funds have continued to hold and increase positions during September, and were rewarded as…
HSBC Securities Services makes key appointments in London and New York
HSBC Securities Services (HSS) has made key appointments in sales for North America and Europe.Kevin Skorzewski joins as head of sales for…
SS&C acquires Prime Management Limited
SS&C Technologies has acquired Prime Management Limited, a fund administrator and a service provider to investment structures, sponsors…
Federated Investors expands UK operations
Federated Investors has expanded its capabilities in trade finance and emerging market debt with added personnel at its London…
Agecroft Partners to donate Hedgeopolis New York profits to a charitable trust
SunGard Global Network to connect with DelphX
SunGard is to provide Financial Information eXchange (FIX) connectivity through its SunGard Global Network (SGN) to DelphX to create…
CBOE Futures Exchange reports nearly three million contracts traded in September
September trading volume in CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) futures totalled 2.96 million contracts, a 23 per cent increase from September 2012…
Howard Altman elected treasurer of MFA
Howard Altman, co-chief executive and principal-in-charge of Rothstein Kass’ financial services group, has been elected treasurer of the…
02 Oct 2013
Déjà vu… Another US budget deadline
Following the news that the US government has failed to agree a budget, Joanna Shatney, Head of US Large Cap Equities shares her views on…
Alter Domus launches fund administration operation in France
Alter Domus, a fund and corporate services provider dedicated to private equity houses and real estate firms, has set up operations in…
Market Vectors Hedge Fund Beta Indices all positive in September
All six Market Vectors Investable Hedge Fund Beta Indices produced positive returns in September, according to figures released by Market…
