09 Nov 2010
Edhec launches conference to promote green investing
Edhec, in partnership with Ville de Nice, Nice Côte d’Azur, EPA de la Plaine du Var, Team Côte d’Azur and CCI Nice Côte d’Azur, has decided…
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Hedge funds rebound amid calls for greater transparency
The hedge fund industry has largely rebounded from the financial crisis and is responding readily to investor requests for greater…
Matrix Asia Ucits Fund becomes long China and short Japan
The Matrix Asia Ucits Fund has moved net long China, believing that the late cyclical move is likely to last 12 to18 months. Rupert Foster,…
Credit Suisse to become exclusive distributor for Kimco
Credit Suisse’s asset management division has reached an agreement with Kimco International to become Kimco's exclusive distributor. Kimco…
Commodity markets continued to gain in October
Commodity markets continued to gain in October as investor sentiment stayed positive with the likelihood of further rounds of quantitative…
Peter Carey appointed head of SkyBridge Direct
Alternative investment firm SkyBridge Capital has appointed Peter Carey as a managing director to lead SkyBridge Direct, the firm's hedge…
Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index up 1.34 per cent in October
Early estimates indicate the Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index extended its positive performance into October, gaining 1.34 per cent…
Ageas receives support in proceedings against hedge funds holding MCS
Insurance company Ageas has received full support from the Commercial Court of Brussels in summary proceedings against certain hedge fund…
Advent Software moves to larger office in Dubai
Advent Software, a provider of software and services for the investment management industry, has moved to a larger office in Dubai within…
Empaxis Data Management becomes independent company
Empaxis Data Management, a provider of back office services for independent investment advisers, has completed its management-led buyout…
Hedge fund assets surge to highest level since April
The hedge fund industry posted an inflow of USD3.8bn (0.2 per cent of assets) in September 2010, the third straight inflow as well as the…
Lyxor Hedge Fund Index up 1.44 per cent in October
The Lyxor Hedge Fund Index was up 1.44 per cent in October, bringing its year-to-date performance to 4.30 per cent. The top performing…
PineBridge appoints George Hornig as chief operating officer
PineBridge Investments has hired George R. Hornig as senior managing director and chief operating officer. He will oversee the finance,…
Investcorp appoints David Bruce for hedge funds business
Alternative asset manager Investcorp has appointed David Bruce as a managing director and co-head of North America institutional sales for…
08 Nov 2010
Skandia terminates EUR38m mandate managed by Roger Guy
Skandia Investment Group has moved swiftly following the news that Roger Guy is to retire from Gartmore, and has terminated a EUR38m…
