08 Jul 2009
RWC Partners funds raise over USD2bn since launch
RWC Partners says it has seen strong demand for the funds managed by its multi-asset team, raising well over USD2bn since launch in early…
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Conjecture - now is a good time to engage in a communication strategy
The days when secrecy and silence boosted the mystique of a fund manager are over - now they arouse distrust among investors and regulators…
Cairn Capital appoints Folkert Jan van der Veer senior credit analyst
Cairn Capital, the credit-specialist asset manager, has appointed Folkert Jan van der Veer as senior credit analyst focussing on financial…
Alternatives directive needs major surgery, says Paul Myners
The European Commission's Alternative Investment Fund Managers draft directive requires 'major surgery', according to Paul Myners, the UK…
07 Jul 2009
ACP and TriAlpha rebrand as ACPI
ACP Partners and TriAlpha Investment Advisors have completed their merger, creating a combined entity known as…
UBP appoints Sara Sprung chief investment officer
UBP Asset Management, a fund of funds management company of Union Bancaire Privée, has appointed Sara Sprung as chief investment officer of…
Carlyle Peake appointed chief operating officer of Aladdin Capital
Aladdin Capital Holdings has appointed Carlyle Peake as chief operating officer of Aladdin Capital and global head of syndicate for the…
CFTC appoints John P. Riley as director of legislative affairs
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has appointed John P. Riley as director of legislative affairs.The Commodity Futures Trading…
VOC Capital launches to offer commodities investment opportunities
VOC Capital Management, an investment management firm that focuses on delivering low volatility, high absolute returns from commodities…
06 Jul 2009
Dr. Georg Wessling appointed chief investment officer of Harcourt
Harcourt Investment Consulting has appointed Dr. Georg Wessling as chief investment officer. Harcourt Investment Consulting has appointed…
Hedge funds post solid gains for May
The Credit Suisse/Tremont Broad Hedge Fund Index returned a solid 4.06 per cent for May 2009, the third consecutive month of positive…
European directive looms large as Jersey contemplates future
The European Commission's proposed Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers unveiled in May is just the latest in a long line of…
A new appeal for management business
Jersey is a world-renowned centre for fund domicile, servicing and management and is home to a wealth of professionals including law firms,…
New challenges for Jersey's fund sector
All funds have been impacted by the general shift of investor risk appetite during 2008, leading to significant redemption and going…
Island sees new opening to attract hedge fund managers
Industry professionals say that while Jersey's fund services sector is continuing to develop impressively, with a growing waiting list of…
