21 Sep 2011
Managed futures gain 0.16% in August. says BarclayHedge
Managed futures gained 0.16% in August according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. Year-to-date, the Index remains down…
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Anson-Bordeaux merger creates fund admin 'powerhouse'
Two Guernsey firms are merging to create the largest independent fund administration business in the island. In the 50:50 deal, described…
Some 83% of hedge funds report losses in August
Most hedge fund strategies experienced widespread and significant losses in August, contributing to a 3.42% fall in the Barclay Hedge Fund…
20 Sep 2011
ITG launches algorithms for Mexican equities
Investment Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: ITG), a leading agency research broker and financial technology firm, has launched algorithms for…
BNP Paribas Securities Services extends collateral management for centrally-cleared OTC derivatives
BNP Paribas Securities Services is extending its collateral management service to include centrally-cleared over-the-counter (OTC)…
Court enters default judgement against SEC defendants Christopher W Bass and his companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that on 14 September 2011, the Honourable Lawrence E Kahn, United States District Court…
Hedge fund strategies suffer in August, says Edhec
Most hedge fund strategies were impacted by reverses in global stock markets in August, according to the latest performance figures for the…
Stone joins CAIS
CAIS, a New York-based financial technology company providing an independent, alternatives investment platform to the wealth management…
Hedgeweek exclusive: Service provider directors shouldn’t sit on fund boards, says Brook Street Partners’ Charlotte Valeur
“I don’t think there should be any service provider directors sitting on the board of a fund,” Charlotte Valeur (pictured) tells Hedgeweek.…
Guernsey signs TIEAs with Czech Republic and Bahamas
Guernsey has signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEAs) with the Czech Republic and the Bahamas.Guernsey’s Chief Minister, Lyndon…
Man strengthens investment management operations in Asia
Man Group plc is strengthening its investment management presence in Asia with the appointment of David Mercurio as Head of Asia Equity and…
Matrix appoints Ledlie as Head of Product and Marketing
Matrix Asset Management has appointed Rebecca Ledlie as Head of Product and Marketing to spearhead the division’s ambitious growth…
19 Sep 2011
Nick Horton joins Dalton Strategic Partnership as head of institutional
Dalton Strategic Partnership (DSP) has appointed Nick Horton as a Partner to head up its institutional business. Horton joined DSP in…
Hermes BPK appoints Robert F Wescott as new chairman
Hermes BPK Partners (Hermes BPK), the USD1.6 billion alternative advisory boutique and fund of hedge funds, has appointed Robert F Wescott…
Ponzi scheme operator's wife to repay USD650,000
The United States District Court for the District of Utah has entered a final judgment, dated 16 September, 2011, against Erin O’Malley,…
