13 Apr 2011
FSA warns finance firms regarding compliance with new mobile phone recording rules
New compliance requirements arise in November this year for many UK finance industry firms, including hedge fund managers, dealers,…
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Pension investors should diversify portfolios with alternative assets, says AAA
Following a statement from PDL International’s Sven Kuhlbrodt, in favour of alternative asset investment, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA)…
Hedge funds haul in USD34.9bn in February
The hedge fund industry raked in USD34.9 billion (2.0% of assets) in February 2011, the heaviest inflow on record, according to…
12 Apr 2011
Hedge fund flows virtually flat, says GlobeOp
Hedge fund flows as measured by the GlobeOp Capital Movement Index were negative 0.05% in April, and the GlobeOp Forward Redemption…
New arrivals at Equity Trust New York
Two new recruits in New York have boosted Equity Trust’s presence in the North American market. Felicia Fratila and Lawrence Kho,…
Isle of Man signs tax cooperation agreement with Mexico
The Isle of Man has signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Mexico. The TIEA was signed by Mexico’s Minister of Finance and…
Capricorn FX wins Hedgeweek Best Managed Futures award
A poll of investment professionals ranging from investors to analysts has seen Capricorn FX voted as the "Best Managed Futures/CTA" in the…
Level E creates managed account platform and sees significant new investment
Level E Ltd, the Edinburgh-based provider of advanced financial market trading analytics, has launched a managed accounts platform,…
US-based Gargoyle Group to market options-enhanced hedge fund internationally
The Gargoyle Group, an options-trading hedge fund manager and one of the largest privately-owned equity options trading firms in the United…
Hedge funds are a mystery to most investors
A recent survey conducted by Thesis Fund Management, a New York based registered investment advisor and manager of The Flexible Fund…
Alpha Strategic raises GBP2,493,722 from Northill
Alpha Strategic, the AIM listed hedge fund investment group, has conditionally raised GBP2,493,722.61 (before expenses) by way of a placing…
Jersey boosts its appeal as funds domicile with law changes which offer investors maximum flexibility
Jersey will become the first of the Crown Dependencies to offer Incorporated Limited Partnerships (ILPs) and to create a dedicated and…
RBS lists currency hedged ETFs on NYSE Euronext
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has launched two RBS Market Access Currency Hedged ETFs on NYSE Euronext's Amsterdam market. These new…
11 Apr 2011
Carne recruits IFS founder to join expanding team of independent fund directors
Carne Global Financial Services has added a senior figure in the Irish funds industry to its growing list of experienced independent fund…
NYSE Euronext board of directors unanimously reaffirms commitment to Deutsche Borse combination
NYSE Euronext's Board of Directors, consistent with its fiduciary duties and advised by its independent financial and legal advisors, has…
