15 Mar 2012
CFTC charges Arjent Capital Markets LLC, Chicago Trading Managers, Spencer Montgomery, and Brian Reynolds with commodity pool fraud
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today filed an enforcement action charging Colorado-based defendants Arjent Capital…
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MarketAxess appoints James Sullivan to board of directors
MarketAxess Holdings, the operator of an electronic trading platform for US and European high-grade corporate bonds, emerging markets bonds…
SS&C makes recommended cash offer for GlobeOp
SS&C has made a recommended cash offer for GlobeOp of 485p per share, a premium of 11.5% over the TPG offer for the company. SS&C’s…
CFTC vacates CME Clearing Europe Limited Registration as a derivatives clearing organization
At the request of CME Clearing Europe Limited (CMECEL), pursuant to Section 7 of the Commodity Exchange Act, the Commodity Futures Trading…
Man launches new commodities fund
Man Group Plc, the global alternative investment manager, has launched the Man Commodities Fund, offering retail and institutional…
14 Mar 2012
DLA Piper appoints Richard Reilly as partner
DLA Piper has appointed Richard Reilly as a partner in the firm’s global investment funds practice. He will be based in the firm’s New York…
Newedge to expand offering of clearing services to centrally cleared interest rate swaps
Newedge is to develop its clearing facilities for interest rate swaps (IRS), thus extending its leading position in central clearing.…
Hedge fund launches at highest level since 2007, says HFR
Hedge fund launches in 2011 increased to the highest level since 2007, as investors and managers positioned for 2012 amid intense…
SGX and Eurex team up to enhance market access
Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Eurex are to form a partnership to deliver convenient market access and cost efficiencies to members of both…
ISE to list options on ISE Max SPY Index
The International Securities Exchange (ISE) has filed for approval with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list options on the…
Horizon Cash Management sees improved environment for Managed Futures and CTAs
Two prominent CTA indices have published positive year-to-date returns for managed futures funds, highlighting a promising start to the…
CFTC orders Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing to pay USD7m for supervision failures
Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing (GSEC), a registered futures commission merchant based in New York, NY, has agreed to pay a USD5.5…
Pioneer Investments appoints David Hanratty as Head of Global Strategic Partners and UK & Ireland Distribution
Pioneer Investments has appointed David Hanratty to Head both UK and Ireland Distribution and the Global Strategic Partners group. The…
Apex completes successful ISAE 3402 and SSAE 16 examination
Apex Fund Services has successfully completed a Type 2 examination under Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No.16 (SSAE…
AIS Fund Administration opts for Confluence Unity platform
AIS Fund Administration, a provider of outsourced support and administration for hedge funds, has used Confluence's Unity Financial…
