20 Nov 2011
Gabelli Funds LLC rolls out merger arbitrage Ucits for non-US investors
GAMCO Investors Inc announced that its advisory subsidiary, Gabelli Funds LPARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cGAMCO Investors Inc announced that…
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18 Nov 2011
Gnip Partners with StockTwits to create ‘voice of the market’ product for hedge fund managers and traders
Gnip, a provider of public social media data for enterprise applications, has launched Gnip MarketStream, a product designed to incorporate…
Currensee launches forex investment service for institutional clients
Currensee has launched its Trade Leaders Investment Program for institutional clients and their investors. HedgeCo Securities LLC, a…
Deutsche Börse and NYSE Euronext confirm submission of remedy proposal
NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Börse AG confirm that they have submitted a remedy proposal to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for…
Beaumont Advisors launches hedge fund operational due diligence business
Beaumont Advisors Limited has launched a new business offering hedge fund operational due diligence services.Seasoned hedge fund industry…
NFA to provide regulatory services to Tullett Prebon's swap execution facility
The National Futures Association (NFA) and Tullett Prebon have entered into an agreement that paves the way for NFA to perform regulatory…
CFTC files enforcement actions against International Commodity Advisors, ProfitStars Int’l Corp, and Paragon FX Enterprises
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced it filed separate but related civil injunctive complaints in the US…
CFTC supports prompt initiation of MF Global customer claims and moving “cash-only” accounts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has supported the Trustee’s application for an expedited claims process in the MF Global, Inc.…
Leading international bodies recognise BVI
BVI has received endorsements form two international bodies regarding its efforts to meet international standards on the regulation of its…
ESMA details future rules for alternative investment fund managers
ESMA has published its final advice (ESMA/2011/379) on the detailed rules underlying the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive…
17 Nov 2011
Wessex Asset Management to close Asia hedge fund
UK-based Wessex Asset Management, founded by Peter Chesterfield (pictured) and Tim Weir in 1999, is reportedly closing three hedge…
Asian hedge funds turn to family offices
Hedge funds running less than USD100million in Asia are turning to family offices and HNW investors reported Bloomberg this…
Increased liquidity fragmentation in Asia creating demand for advanced smart routing technologies
TORA, Asia’s leading provider of advanced trading technology announcePARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cTORA, Asia’s leading provider of advanced…
Dymon Asia Capital hires former Brevan Howard trader
Dymon Asia Capital, whose assets Hedgeweek reported doubled between March and the summer this year, climbing…
Hedgeweek exclusive: Managers say short-term market inefficiencies remain key challenge
At a hedge fund conference in Zurich this week, a panel of three investment managers: Julian Jacobsen, Managing Director FPP Asset…
