02 Jul 2012
EUSIPA launches new version of Derivative Map
The European Structured Investment Products Association (EUSIPA) has published a new version of the EUSIPA Derivative Map, the…
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01 Jul 2012
SGSS launches Ucits turnkey solution, Swiss & Global and Nomura both launch new funds, Multifonds revamps platform to support traditional and alternative fund structures
Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS) announced at this week’s Fund Forum International the launch of a turnkey solution to enable…
29 Jun 2012
Hedgeweek USA 2012 Awards reflect resilience in the face of tough markets
With a flood of new regulations set to emerge over the next few months, US hedge funds and service providers need to pay close attention to…
Black Diamond Capital Management hires Fleischhacker as senior MD, business development
Alternative asset management firm Black Diamond Capital Management has appointed Jean Fleischhacker as Senior Managing Director, Business…
Liffe terminates clearing relationship with LCH.Clearnet
NYSE Euronext’s London derivatives market, LIFFE Administration and Management (LIFFE) has now given formal notice of termination with…
ICE Trade Vault granted provisional approval as a swap data repository
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) has approved the application of ICE Trade Vault, LLC for provisional…
What every fund manager should know about managing ERISA plan assets
Due to the lacklustre performance in the equity and debt markets in recent years, investments in hedge funds and other alternative…
Chicago Equity Partners hires Brian Portnoy as head of alternatives and strategic initiatives
Chicago Equity Partners has hired Brian Portnoy as Managing Director and Head of Alternatives and Strategic Initiatives. In this newly…
Gravitas Private Cloud delivers flexible computing resources to alternative asset managers
Gravitas has launched Gravitas Private Cloud, an expandable, secure cloud solution based on leading converged infrastructure systems from…
Asian hedge funds lose appetite for short selling, Segaanti to soft close as assets triple, RBS hires David Gray as head of APAC prime services, and KPMG report warns asset managers over light touch regulation
Asia’s hedge fund industry never fails to surprise.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cAsia’s hedge fund industry never fails to surprise. In the…
28 Jun 2012
Allison Walker joins Korn/Ferry International as head of hedge fund practice
Korn/Ferry International has appointed Allison Walker as a Senior Client Partner and Head of the firm's Hedge Fund Practice.Walker joins…
SEC charges Philip A Falcone and Harbinger with securities fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against New York-based hedge fund adviser Philip A Falcone (pictured) and…
The dangers of sharing a name with a bad dog
Peter Moore (pictured), Head of Regulation at the IMS Group, on AIFMD and its failure to make distinctions in the European alternative…
CFTC orders Barclays to pay USD200m penalty for attempted manipulation of LIBOR and Euribor Benchmark Interest Rates
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an Order filing and settling charges against Barclays PLC, Barclays Bank PLC…
PIMCO hires three senior AI professionals
PIMCO has hired three senior investment professionals as the firm continues to expand its alternatives platform. Neal Reiner joined the…
