26 Jun 2013
Abacus to co-sponsor IFI Global’s AIFMD debate in London
With less than a month to go until the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) implementation deadline, many fund managers…
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FRM enters into relationship with CommEq Asset Management
FRM, Man Group’s fund of hedge fund division, has formed a strategic relationship with CommEq Asset Management which involves FRM making a…
Twelve FCMs now live on Traiana’s Harmony Network for Exchange Traded Derivatives
The total number of futures commission merchants (FCMs) on Traiana’s Harmony Network for Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETDs) has now reached…
Global Issuer Hub launched by Clearstream
Clearstream is launching its Global Issuer Hub in the run-up to next month’s 50th anniversary of the first Eurobond issuance by Italian…
UBS Quant HQ offers Riskbot Risk Management Platform to clients
Hyannis Port Research’s (HPR) Riskbot offering, is now available to clients of UBS Quant HQ, a business area focused specifically on the…
25 Jun 2013
Prologue Capital holding 50 per cent less risk while uncertainty over timing of Fed’s tapering remains
London-based Prologue Capital is holding 50 per cent less risk compared to when the markets were safe from the threat of a liquidity…
Trade Settlement launches primary loan management system
Trade Settlement Inc (TSI), a provider of automated loan settlement technology, has launched a new generation primary loan management…
US institutional investors favouring alternative mutual funds over hedge funds
US institutional investor interest is turning to alternative mutual funds and away from hedge funds, according to the fifth annual…
Bloomberg Hedge Fund Start-up Conference - Understanding Compliance
The focus on industry best practices within the hedge fund industry, driven largely by regulation, has meant that today’s manager has to…
Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index snaps back in May
After edging down in April, amid a sharp mid-month correction in gold prices, Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index rebounded sharply in May,…
Saemor appoints Kahng to investor relations team
Netherlands-based hedge fund Saemor Capital has appointed Mary Kahng to its investor relations team. Kahng will be responsible for…
24 Jun 2013
HKEx, LME and BOC sign MOU
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx), The London Metal Exchange (LME) and Bank of China (BOC) have signed a memorandum of understanding…
Mirabaud hires a second convertible bond specialist in Paris
Mirabaud Asset Management has appointed Nicolas Cremieux to its Paris-based convertible bonds team. Cremieux (pictured) was previously…
INDOS Financial plans to enter AIFMD depositary market
INDOS Financial has submitted an application to the Financial Conduct Authority for authorisation as a depositary. INDOS plans to provide…
23 Jun 2013
Henderson team reduces exposure to emerging market debt… Lyxor Asset Management launches Lyxor/Tiedemann Arbitrage fund…
Lyxor Asset Management this week announced the launch of the Lyxor/Tiedemann Arbitrage Fund, a UCITS-compliant fund designed to give…
