23 Feb 2009
Germany's Merkel reiterates call for regulation of hedge funds
European leaders have focused on the regulation of all financial sectors, including hedge funds, at a meeting in Berlin over the weekend…
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Comment: European leaders ready to call time on laissez-faire model
At a meeting on Sunday, European leaders took steps toward a common position on oversight of financial markets and products, including…
20 Feb 2009
UBS to challenge enforcement of IRS "John Doe" summons
UBS is to challenge a civil action launched by the US Internal Revenue Service in the US District Court for the Southern District of…
US hedge funds industry: Experts predict growth by fourth quarter
Following a dismal 2008, when will the US hedge funds industry show signs of recovery?Following a dismal 2008, when will the US hedge funds…
Investors drive post-Madoff growth in hedge fund service provision
During the era of easy money, the prime brokerage arms of Wall Street titans thrived by lending money to hedge fund…
Building a leader among small law firms in financial services
In troubled times, many financial services companies are finding it hard to focus on boosting their business, while dedicating time and…
Exploring Alternatives—The Life Settlement Asset Class
Life insurance policies have emerged as credible investments that have drawn the interest of institutional investors across the…
EEA Group hires John Hobson as chief executive
EEA Group, the equity, environmental and alternative investment group, has appointed former TT International partner John Hobson as chief…
Robert Khuzami named director of enforcement at SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Mary L.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cSecurities and Exchange Commission chairman Mary L. Schapiro…
Alpha Titans 15 Index launched
The Alpha Titans 15 Index, which was launched on 1 January 2009, demonstrated performance in the initial month of +2.00 per cent. The…
Comment: Challenges facing the media and telecoms private equity business
Jeffrey D.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cJeffrey D. Montgomery, managing partner of GMT Communications Partners, examines the market outlook…
SEC serves papers on Allen Stanford over alleged multi-billion fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that Allen Stanford, the Texan billionaire and sports sponsor who has been accused or…
19 Feb 2009
Liffe lists futures on 13 MSCI indices on Bclear
Liffe, the European-based derivatives business of NYSE Euronext, has announced the launch of futures on 13 MSCI indices on its wholesale…
Make a date in your diary for the first HMHQ networking event
HMHQ, the professional networking space for the institutional investment community just launched by Hedgemedia Ltd, is holding a special…
Managed futures lose slight ground in January
Following a 14.11 per cent gain in 2008, managed futures slipped 0.13 per cent in January, according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by…
