19 Jun 2009
Short-term constraints less costly than lack of risk management strategies
It is not so much the presence of funding ratio constraints that is costly for pension funds as their reluctance to implement optimal…
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Stock market volatility passes below 30 per cent mark
Stock market volatility dropped for a fourth consecutive month in May to 28.92 per cent, according to Edhec Business School. Stock market…
Gartmore hires John Bennett to manage retail funds
Gartmore has appointed John Bennett, investment director at GAM, as senior portfolio manager, European equities. Bennett has a 20-year…
Pegrum and Marriage to launch absolute fund
Following the successful launch of the Cazenove UK Absolute Target Fund, which has raised GBP245m since launch (July 2008), Cazenove…
Secondary market research reveals deep links between hedge fund and closed-end mutual fund industries
Investor behaviour in the hedge fund market can be better analysed by drawing on insight from the closed-end mutual fund market, according…
Comment: Europe strikes a blow for funds' freedom
The European Union is not in wildly good odour with the continent's fund industry at the moment.The European Union is not in wildly good…
18 Jun 2009
BGC Partners completes acquisition of Liquidez
BGC Partners, an inter-dealer broker of financial instruments, has completed its acquisition of Liquidez DTVM, a Brazilian inter-dealer…
Obama proposals an intelligent way of tackling reform, says MFA
The Managed Funds Association says proposals and legislation relating to the regulation of hedge funds and other privately managed pools of…
Ubuntu-Botho acquires stake in Blue Ink Investments
Ubuntu-Botho Investment Holdings has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Blue Ink Investments, a South African fund of hedge fund manager.…
NYSE Euronext and DTCC to create clearing joint venture
NYSE Euronext and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation have agreed to create a joint venture for clearing US fixed income…
HFA applauds Obama regulatory efforts but urges caution on AUM threshold
The Hedge Fund Association has applauded the Obama Administration and Congress for their efforts in financial system reform, but says new…
Morgan Stanley offers custodial services to prime brokerage clients
Morgan Stanley is expanding its prime brokerage offering with the launch of new custodial services for long securities held by prime…
Bullman launches global multi-strategy hedge fund
Bullman Investment Management has officially launched its global multi-strategy hedge fund, the Bullman Global Fund.Bullman Investment…
Deutsche Börse introduces Energy Facts information product
Deutsche Börse Market Data & Analytics is expanding its data services to include the real-time information product Energy…
17 Jun 2009
Managed futures rebound 2.08 per cent in May
Managed futures traders gained 2.08 per cent in May, according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. Managed futures traders…
