22 Aug 2010
Morgan Stanley debuts event-driven newcits on FundLogic platform
US bank Morgan Stanley has become the latest player in the newcits arena by adding its first Ucits III-compliant hedge fund onto its…
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UCITS attracts USD5 billion in inflows July YTD
The latest research report by Singapore-based firm, Eurekahedge, reveals that last month European hedge funds recorded…
Merchant Funds plc focused on expanding distribution channels
London-based Merchant Capital has had a busy year since it launched its Merchant Funds plc UCITS-III platform at the start of the…
Nomura launches HFRq Ucits III Fund
Nomura announced the launch of its latest newcits – the HFRq UCITS III Fund
Universal Investments and York AM join forces to launch first-in-class Newcits
Frankfurt-based Universal Investments have teamed up with US hedge fund, York Asset Management, to roll out a first-in-class global merger…
20 Aug 2010
Merriman Curhan Ford hires Joe Minton for agency options trading desk
Merriman Curhan Ford has hired Joe Minton as managing director and head of derivatives to launch an agency options trading desk for…
19 Aug 2010
VAM Funds appoints Business Development Manager for Asia
VAM Funds, the Luxembourg-based specialist investment boutique, has confirmed the appointment of Linda McLarenVAM Funds, the…
Copal Partners anticipate threefold growth in Beijing
Copal Partners, the market leader in knowledge process outsourcing with 1,200 employees worlCopal Partners, the market leader in knowledge…
Blue Sky clears the way for outside investment in Apeiron Global Macro Fund
Brisbane headquartered Blue Sky Funds Management has taken the decision to open its Apeiron Global Macro Fund to outside investors, reports…
Viking Global to extend footprint into Asia with Hong Kong office
US-based Viking Global Investors LP are planning to open a Hong Kong office reports AsiaHedge.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cUS-based Viking…
Triple A Partners’ Joanne Murphy tops AsianInvestor online poll
An online poll conducted by AsianInvestor that asked “Who is Asia’s most influential woman (non-service provider) in the alternatives…
Otkritie strengthens research team
Otkritie, one of the largest financial groups in Russia, has bolstered its research team with the appointment of two senior Russian equity…
Fidessa provides access to Chi-X Japan
Fidessa group, a provider of trading, connectivity and market data solutions for the buy-side and sell-side, is providing connectivity to…
Michael Davie appointed chief executive of SwapClear
LCH.Clearnet has appointed Michael Davie as chief executive of SwapClear, its interest rate swap clearing service. In this new role, Davie…
Comment: Druckenmiller retirement indicates a new era for hedge funds
Stanley Druckenmiller one of the world’s most successful hedge fund managers, decided to stepdown this week, telling investors in a full…