04 Jun 2009
NIR Group opens office in Singapore
The NIR Group, an alternative investment firm, has opened an office in Singapore to take advantage of opportunities throughout Asia. The…
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Hedge funds to see USD50bn of new allocations this year, says Barclays Capital
Hedge funds are likely to see at least USD50bn of new allocations before the end of 2009 as investors begin re-deploying the cash balances…
03 Jun 2009
MFA commits to reduce risk in OTC derivatives markets
The Managed Funds Association is joining major derivatives dealers and buy-side institutions in presenting a letter to global industry…
Average daily volume of 11.8 million contracts at Eurex and ISE in May
The international derivatives markets of Eurex recorded an average daily trading volume of 11.8 million contracts in May 2009, a decrease…
Credit Suisse creates investment strategies and solutions group
Credit Suisse has created an investment strategies and solutions group in its asset management division, which will help clients develop…
Palotta to close Raptor fund after losses
Hedge fund manager James Palotta is to close his USD800m Raptor Global fund following investor withdrawals and losses, according to media…
Legislative revamp offers fund promoters new opportunities
Members of Luxembourg's private equity industry are optimistic about the future despite the slowdown that has sharply curbed growth in the…
Industry shifts focus amid global change
After enjoying impressive growth over the past four years, the Luxembourg private equity sector has had to confront a different market…
Luxembourg poised to benefit as pendulum swings toward regulation
Luxembourg's role as a centre for private equity activity is benefiting in different ways from the new global focus on greater supervision…
Growth set to revive as industry regroups
In Luxembourg as elsewhere in the world, the private equity industry has suffered from the impact of the credit crunch, which has slashed…
Sicar changes bring new private equity boost
Luxembourg has long been a significant domicile for private equity vehicles but the jurisdiction has emerged as a major European centre for…
Financials dominate CDS activity in US markets
Financials continue to dominate credit default swap activity in US markets, with financial services, banks and insurance among the more…
NorthPoint opens office in Chicago
NorthPoint Trading Partners, a provider of prime brokerage services, has opened an office in Chicago to further expand its presence in the…
Michael Rosborough joins CIBC
Michael Rosborough has joined CIBC as executive director in its London office. Michael Rosborough has joined CIBC as executive director in…
Cole-Frieman & Beugelmans launched
Karl Cole-Frieman, former general counsel and chief compliance officer at Standard Pacific Capital, has teamed up with Mauricio Beugelmans,…
