29 Aug 2011
SEI introduces functionality tools for UCITS IV
Leading hedge fund administrator SEI this week launched a set of online tools to help managers meet new requirements under the UCITS IV…
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UCITS funds hit with net outflows of EUR29billion in June
June saw UCITS funds get hit with net outflows of EUR29billion over investor concerns of the continuing economic woes in Europe and the US…
IMA publishes KIID guide
The Investment Management Association has published a guide for investors on the Key Investor Information Document (KIID) reported IFA…
Ogier Cayman obtains landmark judgement against directors of failed fund
The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has, for the first time in the context of a failed investment fund, has found two directors guilty of…
EM hedge fund assets notch new record despite cautious sentiment, tepid inflows
Total capital invested in Emerging Market-focused hedge funds increased by USD1.4 billion during the second quarter, including new capital…
Guernsey cements relationships in Shanghai and Beijing
Representatives from Guernsey Finance visited China last week to further strengthen relationships in Shanghai and Beijing.Peter Niven…
26 Aug 2011
Comment: Jersey funds find stable ground
Jersey Finance chief executive Geoff Cook on the latest developments in the island's fund industry post AIFMD…When I last wrote about the…
More pensions using alternatives, says SEI
An SEI Quick Poll shows a significant increase in the percentage of pension portfolios investing in alternatives when compared to the…
25 Aug 2011
Comment Swiss-UK tax deal will be headache for banks
Glen Millar, head of Kinetic Partners’ Swiss operations, on the Swiss-UK tax arrangement announced on Thursday by the Treasury…The news…
Asian hedge fund assets could top USD180billion over next 12 to 18 months
This year has already proved bountiful for Asian hedge funds.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cThis year has already proved bountiful for Asian…
Marshall Wace financial funds bullish on China
London hedge fund manager Marshall Wace LLP has been buying Chinese property and banking stocks for two of its financial hedge funds on…
Morgan Stanley unveils Reza as Asia prime brokerage head
Mehdee Reza has been appointed by Morgan Stanley to head up the bank’s Asia prime brokerage division.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cMehdee…
Ex BAML head of Asian commodities launches Singapore hedge fund
Former head of Asian commodities at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Diego Parilla, has launched his own commodity hedge fund with a view…
New report forecasts funding hiatus for European leveraged loans as CLO vehicles' support wanes
Collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transactions have been the primary source of new funding for European leveraged loans in recent years.…
Blue Sky appoints in-house counsel
Blue Sky Funds Management has appointed Jane Prior, former international Nabarro associate, as its commercial manager – a newly created…
