20 May 2013
London remains Europe’s hedge fund capital as UCITS funds increase
With less than three months to go until new legislation ushers in major changes for the European hedge fund industry, a new report reveals…
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19 May 2013
SPDR ETFs launches two more dividend ETFs… Kames Capital shutters Global Opportunities fund…
RIMES, a leader in managed data services, has flagged the challenges presented by the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA)…
17 May 2013
Celoxica launches new product range and raises additional capital
Celoxica, a provider of ultra low latency market data, order entry and pre-trade risk solutions for high frequency traders and brokers, has…
Former SS&C Technologies director takes helm at Netage Solutions
Netage Solutions has appointed Steve Tobio to the position of director of product development. A skilled product manager with 11 years of…
Billings Capital Management forms relationship with MCAM Group
Billings Capital Management, the investment manager founded by Friedman Billings Ramsey co-founder, former chairman and chief executive…
HighWater appoints Stainrod to corporate governance team
HighWater has appointed Darren Stainrod, former managing director of UBS Cayman and global head of alternatives, to its corporate…
Final block rule for swaps is critical for transparency
The final block rule for swaps is critical to promoting transparency in this once opaque market, says US Commodity and Futures Commission…
Andreas Preuss reappointed to Deutsche Borse supervisory board for further three years
The supervisory board of Deutsche Börse has re-appointed Andreas Preuss, the company’s deputy chief executive, as member of the executive…
Newedge CTA and trend indices reflect strong performance in April
Eight of Newedge’s 11 hedge fund indices showed positive performance during the month of April. The Newedge Trend Index increased 3.85 per…
Dermot F Smurfit appointed chairman of ML Capital Group
ML Capital Group has appointed Dermot F Smurfit as chairman, effective 23 April 2013. Cyril Delamare, chief executive, says: "Dr Dermot F…
16 May 2013
Retail alternatives to triple to nearly USD1trn by 2017, says Citi Prime Finance survey
Global demand for retail focused, liquid alternative investment products will reach USD939bn by 2017, more than three times the current…
Central Bank of Ireland launches AIFMD regime
The Central Bank of Ireland has issued the necessary application forms and accompanying rules to allow alternative investment fund managers…
Indian hedge funds underperform… Arena Capital Offshore Fund trails Japan rally… hedge funds bet on Fannie and Freddie recovery…
India-focused hedge funds should be avoided, shows the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index of 2,404 funds and their performance for the first 4…
Horizon Cash Management promotes Michael Markowitz to president
Horizon Cash Management has named Michael Markowitz as president, effective 24 April, replacing Pauline Modjeski, who has served in the…
Barclay CTA Index gains 1.11 per cent in April
Managed futures gained 1.11 per cent in April, according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The index is up 2.11 per cent…
