12 Dec 2012
Hedge Fund Association launches HNW advisory board
The Hedge Fund Association has created a high net worth advisory board focused on developing educational programmes and networking events…
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Hedge fund manager bulls outnumber bears three to one
There has been a dramatic turnaround in sentiment among global hedge fund managers over the last 12 months, according to Aksia’s Annual…
ALFI publishes best practices for Islamic funds in Luxembourg
The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) has published its collection of best practices for setting-up and servicing Islamic…
11 Dec 2012
Major changes ahead in Japanese assets
Hedge fund manager, Chris Rigg, manager of the Audley Japan Opportunities Fund and a 30 year veteran of the Japanese markets, has issued a…
The challenges in prime finance
By EJ Liotta – The past several years have brought about rapid changes to the global banking industry. The post-credit crisis world has…
New regulations set to raise costs and erode margins
By James Williams – Prime brokers are bracing themselves for a swathe of new regulations that will place them under fresh operational and…
The attraction of emerging managers
Interview with Jack Seibald (pictured), Concept Capital – Last year, the majority of the USD70billion in net new inflows went to the…
Strong opportunities for Europe’s start-ups
Interview with Kevin LoPrimo – “We provide an institutional service to a market segment that doesn’t typically receive such a service from…
Evolution is the key to staying competitive
By James Williams – What is evident among the top-tier prime brokers is the emphasis they place on helping clients and their end investors…
Emmanuel Roman to succeed Peter Clarke as chief executive of Man
Peter Clarke, chief executive of Man Group, has advised the company of his intention to retire as chief executive and to step down from the…
DTCC plans to strengthen intraday settlement finality in US markets
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is planning to strengthen intraday settlement finality in the US financial markets…
Michael Singer joins Ramius as chief executive
Michael Singer has joined Ramius as chief executive officer reporting to Peter Cohen. Singer will be responsible for overseeing and…
Phoenix Investment Adviser grows assets under management by USD200m
Phoenix Investment Adviser, a private investment firm that specialises in high-yield corporate debt, has increased its assets under…
Hedge funds post November gains as fiscal cliff looms
Hedge funds posted gains in November as equities traded in a wide intra-month range following the US Presidential election and as global…
10 Dec 2012
Carey Olsen advises on GBP270m IPO of BACIT Limited
Carey Olsen has advised the Battle Against Cancer Investment Trust (BACIT Limited) on its establishment as a Guernsey registered…
