27 Jan 2009
Man announces launch of managed futures product
Man has launched a product which it says offers investors the opportunity to profit from managed futures - a strategy that has historically…
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Comment: McCreevy leads from the front
In a resolute move, the European Commission has adopted a set of measures to strengthen the supervisory framework for EU financial markets…
Tokio Marine Asset Management appoints Polly Smith in London
Tokio Marine Asset Management London, a Japanese and Asian equities and hedge fund specialist which officially launched its London business…
Managed Funds Association supports legislation on financial fraud
US-based hedge fund industry body the Managed Funds Association has expressed its support for the announcement of new legislation by…
26 Jan 2009
Hedge fund managers "face greater scrutiny and transparency demands"
Institutional investors appear committed to hedge fund investing, but hedge fund managers will face wider-ranging and more in-depth…
PerTrac launches Mobile 2.0 for Blackberry devices
PerTrac Financial Solutions has released PerTrac Mobile 2.0, an application for Blackberry devices that provides users with secure wireless…
Old Mutual Asset Managers announces launch of currency hedge fund
Old Mutual Asset Managers has added to its hedge fund range with the launch of the Old Mutual Currency Fund, managed using a multi-signal…
UK hedge fund industry employment estimated at 40,000, says Aima
The UK hedge fund industry employs an estimated 40,000 people, according to the Alternative Investment Management Association, the trade…
Crédit Agricole and Société Générale to merge asset management businesses
Crédit Agricole and Société Générale have signed a preliminary agreement to combine their asset management operations, comprising the whole…
Comment: Regulating hedge funds won't put the world to rights
The regulatory powers on both sides of the Atlantic are proposing sweeping changes to broaden oversight in the financial system.The…
Salus Alpha Directional Markets fund approved for public distribution in Germany
The accumulator and distributor share classes of the Salus Alpha Directional Markets fund, the latest product from Austria alternative…
Gottex sees assets fall 28 per cent in final quarter of 2008
Gottex Fund Management Holdings, part of the international fund of hedge funds management group, has reported in its pre-close trading…
23 Jan 2009
Oak Hill Advisors appoints former Lehman distressed specialist to investment team
Oak Hill Advisors has announced that Christine Daley has joined the firm's investment team as managing director to focus on opportunities…
Gartmore appoints head of global alternatives
Gartmore has appointed Paul Graham as head of global alternatives, effective early April.Gartmore has appointed Paul Graham as head of…
Stock markets return +1.06 per cent in December
After three months of significant losses, stock markets managed a positive return of +1.06 per cent in December, with volatility remaining…
