28 Aug 2012
CFTC issues final swap rules
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved final rules to improve the risk management procedures of swap dealers and major swap…
More
Morningstar hopes sec lending transparency will enhance returns to investors, EFG Asset Management launches China-focused open-ended fund…
Morningstar has called for greater transparency in the securities lending industry after conducting research into the practices of 10…
Ex Winton scientist to launch systematic trading fund
Thomas Morrow, ex Winton Capital Management senior scientist, plus other leading experts in the field of quantitative trading, have teamed…
CFTC seeks to revoke registration of Growth Capital Management
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a notice of intent to revoke the registration of Growth Capital Management LLC…
The AIFMD and non-EU fund managers
By James Tinworth (pictured), partner in the hedge funds practice, Stephenson Harwood – The EU’s directive on Alternative Investment Fund…
27 Aug 2012
Emerging markets hedge funds lead industry into second half of 2012
The number of emerging markets hedge funds reached a record high in quarter two 2012, overcoming the headwinds of volatile performance and…
Cantor Fitzgerald to expand clearing services
Cantor Fitzgerald plans to launch Cantor Clearing, a service providing clearing, settlement and technology solutions for financial services…
Pyramis expands global distribution capabilities
Institutional asset manager Pyramis Global Advisors has expanded its global distribution leadership team with three senior appointments.…
24 Aug 2012
Global economic issues fade in the hazy days of August
As bond and equity trading desks whittle down to skeleton crews, new bond issuance slows to a trickle, and policymakers become more…
Indus Valley Partners adds 12 hedge fund clients
Indus Valley Partners (IVP), a provider of technology solutions to alternative asset managers, has expanded its New York City and Noida,…
23 Aug 2012
Alp Ercil’s fund becomes Asia’s biggest start-up for 2012, Walkers expands Singapore team…
Alp Ercil’s Asia Pacific fund has officially become the region’s largest hedge fund launch for 2012. The former Asia head of New York-based…
AQR Capital Management establishes presence in London
AQR Capital Management, an independent alternative investment management firm with USD54.5bn under management, has established a London…
Confidence in US equity market structure sinks to new low, says TABB Group
A few days after the initial shock of the enormous problems facing Knight Capital began to subside, only months after the Facebook IPO and…
KPMG adds five to alternative investment funds practice
KPMG, the audit, tax and advisory firm, is continuing its investment in its alternative investment funds practice by bringing on board…
Olivetree appoints Charlotte Wall as head of product sales
Olivetree Financial Group, an equity brokerage and technology firm, has appointed Charlotte Wall to managing director and global head of…
