21 May 2009
Chi-X Europe to offer three-way CCP interoperability
Chi-X Europe has extended its 'user choice' clearing model following the memorandum of understanding signed by EMCF and LCH.Clearnet Group…
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Hedge funds adopting best practice procedures
Alternative investment firms are adopting best practices in the face of looming regulation and demands from clientele for greater…
Eze Castle to host seminar for alternative investment firms
Industry experts and advisers from the Managed Funds Association, Ernst & Young and Bingham McCutchen are to discuss key considerations…
Iceberg celebrates second anniversary with cool 35 per cent return
Iceberg Alternative Real Estate Fund has celebrated its second anniversary with a total return to investors of 35 per cent (GBP Feeder II)…
20 May 2009
NYSE Liffe to introduce premium-based tick size on Amsterdam options
NYSE Liffe will introduce a premium-based tick size for all equity options traded on Amsterdam's derivatives market on 2 June 2009. NYSE…
OakRun Capital expands into Caribbean and Latin America
OakRun Capital, a boutique investment management firm, has expanded its product offerings across the Caribbean and Latin America. OakRun…
Brokers sign letter of intent to acquire Cogent Consulting
Cogent Consulting, a developer of commission management systems for the securities industry, has signed a non-binding letter of intent for…
NFA permanently expels Lake Shore Asset Management
The National Futures Association has permanently expelled Lake Shore Asset Management from NFA membership.The National Futures Association…
Julius Baer to separate private banking and asset management businesses
The board of directors of Julius Baer Holding has decided to separate its private banking and asset management businesses into two fully…
Sumitomo Mitsui selects BNY Mellon as fund administrator
Japan-based Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management has selected The Bank of New York Mellon's alternative investment services business as fund…
Eurex extends commodity offering with silver derivatives
International derivatives exchange Eurex will extend its single commodity product offering with new futures and options based on silver on…
Hedge funds industry launches safe housing campaign
Hedge Funds for Habitat-UK, an initiative by the hedge fund community, has launched a campaign to support Habitat for Humanity. Hedge Funds…
EMCF signs memorandum with LCH Clearnet
EMCF and LCH.Clearnet have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining their commitment to interoperate with each other. EMCF and…
Stock market volatility falls significantly in April
Stock market volatility remained high in April (36.5 per cent) but fell significantly, passing below the 40 per cent mark for the first…
Citi launches hedge fund middle office services
Citi has launched hedge fund middle office services, a suite of solutions for hedge fund managers that aims to improve efficiency and allow…