14 Aug 2012
Looking beyond the alternative UCITS universe
Interview with Rhodri Mason, Head of UCITS Management at Man Group – What are some of the benefits of QIFs that managers should be aware…
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Strong brand and distribution capabilities are key drivers for successful alternative UCITS
By James Williams – It has been an encouraging first six months of 2012 for the alternative UCITS market. A couple of years ago total…
Emerging market equities: an asset-class that remains attractive, as long as you are selective
The global economy can’t afford to wait any longer for euro zone (in)decisions. European stagnation is increasingly worrying US officials…
Secondary trading to grow 125 per cent to USD146bn
The secondary market, where investors historically went to trade their illiquid holdings in hedge funds, private equity and other…
SDAs come to the aid of pension funds wanting to invest in hedge funds
A number of stringent conditions have been placed on pension funds that wish to have hedge funds in their portfolios, which must be…
13 Aug 2012
Spot the [ball] AIFM
By James Tinworth (pictured), partner in the hedge funds practice at Stephenson Harwood – As the name suggests, the EU’s directive on…
Hedge fund flows advance 1.36% in August, says SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index
Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 1.36% in August."Net inflows resumed in August taking…
Foreign investment will see copper kings of Latin America continue to reign
The flow of Foreign Direct investment (FDI) into the South and Central America copper mining industry is a key factor in maintaining the…
Hedge Fund Association launches new Shanghai chapter
The Hedge Fund Association’s recently formed China Chapter is putting down roots in Shanghai, the world’s largest city by population and…
New lawyers join Maples and Calder's funds team
Maples and Calder has appointed four new associates to the firm’s growing funds team in its Cayman Islands office and a new partner to the…
HFR launches three new HFRX Indices
HFR has expanded its family of HFRX Indices to 76 with the launch of three new indices. HFRX Emerging Markets Composite Index includes…
12 Aug 2012
Alternative UCITS up 0.84 per cent in July, Aquila Capital launches AC Risk Parity 17 Fund…
Last month saw the UCITS Alternative Index Global return 0.84 per cent according to its Geneva-based provider, Alix Capital. That leaves it…
10 Aug 2012
Qbasis Fund Management lists on AlphaMetrix
Qbasis Fund Management (QFM) has listed its Qbasis Futures Fund as a TransparentFund on AlphaMetrix. As a TransparentFund, Qbasis Futures…
Carlyle and TCW management acquire TCW Group from Société Générale
Alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group and the management of The TCW Group, an asset management firm, are to acquire TCW from Société…
HFRX Japan Index posts narrow 2Q decline as Nikkei falls over 10 per cent
Hedge funds investing in Japan/developed Asian markets quickly shifted to defensive positioning in Q2 2012, protecting investor capital as…
