06 Aug 2010
Cayman Finance rejects claims that low tax jurisdictions hurt US economy
The financial services industry in the Cayman Islands has rejected claims by a US business group that low or no-tax jurisdictions hurt the…
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Asset management activity growing in Guernsey, say industry members
The move by BlueCrest Capital Management, one of Europe’s largest hedge fund managers, to shift its headquarters from London to Guernsey…
Insights into Investment Strategies and Engines of Global Growth at CISX International Business Summit
Make sure you stay ahead of the game by attending the CISX International Business Summit where you can pose your questions to industry…
05 Aug 2010
Alter Domus opens new office in Singapore
Luxembourg-based Alter Domus, which specialises in company setup/domiciliation in addition to providing outsourced fund…
Flexibility in China’s currency policy sees USD360 million flow in to Asia hedge funds
Unlike 1Q10, the second quarter has seen the fortunes of Asian hedge funds reverse.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cUnlike 1Q10, the second…
Credit Suisse committed to Prime Services in Japan
Credit Suisse have underscored the value they place on Japan with the appointment of Myo Schollum
Singapore enjoying growth in start-ups following MAS license clarification
Since the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) proposed new rules that would permit small hedge funds (< SGD250 million AuM) not to…
Fidessa Group posts positive 1H10 results, notes continued progress in Asia
London headquartered multi-asset trading solutions firm, Fidessa Group, has released its 1H10 results. Despite uncertainty in the markets…
DTCC launches equity derivatives reporting repository
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has launched its Equity Derivatives Reporting Repository and has received Financial…
New York Portfolio Clearing appoints chief risk and chief compliance officers
New York Portfolio Clearing has appointed Joseph Benning as chief risk officer and Laura Klimpel as chief compliance officer and counsel.…
Ramius calls for changes to board structure of Extreme Networks
Ramius Value and Opportunity Advisors has delivered a letter to the board of directors of Extreme Networks expressing its concern regarding…
Stuart Bohart to join Fortress as president of liquid markets
Fortress Investment Group has appointed Stuart Bohart as president of liquid markets and senior managing director - strategy. Bohart will…
BTIG continues prime brokerage expansion with hires in Boston
BTIG, a broker dealer specialising in institutional trading and related brokerage services, has expanded its prime brokerage platform with…
Former ISS/RiskMetrics executive joins Okapi Partners
Okapi Partners, the proxy solicitation firm, has hired Geoff Sorbello as a managing director. Sorbello joins Okapi Partners from ISS, a…
M.D. Sass appoints vice president to equity team
Investment management firm M.D. Sass has appointed Jason Rapp as vice president and senior analyst on its equity team, which manages the…
