25 May 2012
Phillip Securities acquires TOCOM broker membership
Phillip Securities Japan, a Japanese subsidiary of Phillip Capital, a major Singapore based financial institution, has acquired Broker…
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Japan downgrade not a surprise
Japan’s credit rating downgrade was not a surprise, says Andy Tidby, Product Manager Japanese Equities, Invesco…Japan’s debt is too high,…
Orvent Asset Management shuts door, Credit Suisse and Bank of America win regional prime brokerage market share, while KKR nears USD2billion for second Asian fund
Last year saw more than 140 Asia-focused hedge funds shut according to Eurekahedge and with capital raising continuing to be a challenge,…
24 May 2012
Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index down 0.04% in April
Hedge funds, as measured by the Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index, finished April down 0.04%, with four out of 10 strategies in…
Denmark’s first issuance of inflation-linked bonds highlights opportunities for institutional investors
As Denmark prepares to issue its first ever inflation-linked bond at auction on 24 May, David Dyer, Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager…
Commonfund names Brett Lane as MD, hedge fund strategies group
Commonfund has appointed Brett Lane as Managing Director, reporting to A Nicholas (Nick) De Monico, CEO, Commonfund Hedge Fund Strategies…
Canadian hedge funds down in April
The Scotiabank Canadian Hedge Fund Index ended April 2012 down 2.99% on an asset weighted basis and down 1.86% on an equal weighted basis.…
Simmons & Simmons expands finance team in Germany with partner hire
International law firm Simmons & Simmons has appointed Robert Koller as a finance partner in its Frankfurt office.Kolre is a debt…
23 May 2012
SEI to provide middle and back-office outsourcing for Orix
ORIX Investment Corporation (OIC) has selected SEI to provide a complete back- and middle-office outsourcing solution for the firm’s…
Positive economic outlook for China
China is shrugging off the financial woes of Europe and the US and China’s long-term growth and economic prospects are positive, says…
IMQubator launches capital introduction network
Seeding platform IMQubator has launched the IMQ Capital Introduction Network, a platform with its members connecting potential investors to…
SEC charges two feeders over Ponzi schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two individuals who provided the biggest influx of investor funds into one of the…
GlobeOp forward redemption indicator at 3.31% in May
“As we near the half-way mark, forward redemption requests remain lower on a month-to-month basis,” says Tony Glickman (pictured), global…
Horizon Cash Management hires Markowitz as CIO
Horizon Cash Management has appointed Michael Markowitz as Chief Investment Officer.Markowitz, who also holds the titles of executive vice…
Nicole Wesch joins Newedge as global head of PR
Newedge has appointed Nicole Wesch as Global Head of Media and Public Relations. Wesch is based in the company's London office and is…
