21 Jul 2009
Hedge fund performance remains steady in June, says Edhec
In June the stock market ended the semester with a limited but positive return on the S&P 500 index, up 0.20 per cent, a reasonable…
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High frequency trading dealers scuttled LSE's CFD plan, says Tabb
High frequency trading and capital-constrained dealers failed to support the plan from the London Stock Exchange to introduce contracts for…
Eurex adds agricultural derivatives asset class
The international derivatives exchange Eurex has expanded its product range to include the agricultural derivatives asset class. The…
Florida court fines two for commodity options fraud
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has obtained USD280,000 in civil monetary penalties and equitable relief in consent orders of…
Lyxor Global Hedge Fund index flat in June
The Lyxor Global Hedge Fund index, an investable index based on Lyxor's hedge fund platform which tracks the overall hedge fund universe,…
Circle Partners to administer Dutch hedge fund index
Circle Partners has been appointed administrator of the Finles/IEX Dutch hedge fund index as of 1 August 2009. Circle Partners has been…
Irish Funds Industry strengthens ties with China
The Irish Funds Industry Association has signed a memorandum of understanding with its Chinese counterparts, the Securities Association of…
Opportunity in Asia Pacific hedge funds larger than ever, says Knox
The Asian hedge fund universe has grown significantly in recent years, with around 1,200 Asia focused hedge funds managing over USD160bn…
Philippe Marchessaux to head BNP Paribas' asset management businesses
BNP Paribas has appointed Philippe Marchessaux to head its asset management businesses. BNP Paribas has appointed Philippe Marchessaux to…
Hedge fund strategies retreat in June as global markets move sideways
All hedge fund strategies except convertible arbitrage, emerging markets, event-driven and fixed income arbitrage posted negative…
20 Jul 2009
Complyport appoints Martin Herriot chief executive
Complyport has appointed Martin Herriot as chief executive, effective 16 July 2009. Complyport has appointed Martin Herriot as chief…
KKR Private Equity Investors and KKR agree to business combination
KKR Private Equity Investors and KKR have entered into a revised purchase and sale agreement to combine the businesses of KPE and KKR.KKR…
Weston fund backs long/short Latin American manager
Weston Capital Partners Master Fund II is funding long/short Latin American manager Sagil Capital.Weston Capital Partners Master Fund II is…
Aladdin Capital expands sales and trading division
Aladdin Capital Management has expanded its sales and trading division with the appointment of Mark Atmore, who brings more than 19 years…
MFA reaffirms support for strengthening regulatory oversight
The Managed Funds Association has reaffirmed its support for action by federal policy makers intended to reform, strengthen and modernize…
