31 Oct 2008
Absolute return fixed-income offers diversification in volatile markets, says Barings
Investors in search of uncorrelated assets and growth potential in volatile markets should look to absolute return fixed-income strategies,…
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Investor Analytics and AlphaSimplex aim to reconcile anomalies in efficient markets theory
Investor Analytics, a provider of risk analysis and risk management solutions to the hedge fund industry, has announced plans to offer…
Aramid Capital Partners launches second entertainment fund
Aramid Capital Partners has launched a second entertainment fund to meet demand for investment opportunities in the global entertainment…
Optimal appoints new head of global business development
Optimal Investment Services, a Geneva-based alternative investment business belonging to the Santander Group, has appointed Dara Bahadori…
BNY ConvergEx Group announces integration of ConvergEx Cross with RealTick EMS
BNY ConvergEx Group, a provider of global agency brokerage and investment technology solutions, has announced the integration of its…
Barclays Wealth Insight - A Question of Gender
Contributed by Barclays Wealth and Economist Intelligence Unit Contributed by Barclays Wealth and Economist Intelligence Unit The broader…
30 Oct 2008
Alpstar opens Credit Value Fund to outside investors
Alpstar Management, a credit hedge fund manager based in Geneva with more than USD2bn in assets under management, has announced the opening…
Deutsche's Rreef takes minority interest in Rosen Real Estate Securities
Rreef Alternative Investments, Deutsche Bank's global alternative asset management business, has agreed to acquire a significant minority…
US hedge funds to cut IT spending by 40 per cent to USD882m in 2009, says Tabb study
Hedge fund managers appreciate more than ever the benefits of technology in developing and implementing effective trading strategies, but…
Hedgeweek Comment: The weeding-out process
As the domino effect from the credit crunch continues, it is becoming increasingly clear that many hedge funds will be forced to shut down…
IMS Consulting launches verification service for hedge fund standards
IMS Consulting, a UK-based independent financial services regulation and compliance consultancy, has launched a new verification service to…
29 Oct 2008
Tally of new Jersey fund service providers moves into double figures
With the number of fund service providers that have opened offices in Jersey during the last 12 months moving into double figures, Geoff…
Ogier expands international network with new offices in Bahrain and Tokyo
Ogier, a member of the 'offshore magic circle' of legal and fiduciary service providers, has expands its international network with new…
Climate Change Capital appoints Shaun Mays as chief investment officer
Climate Change Capital, an investment manager and advisor specialising in opportunities created by the transition to the low carbon…
Aladdin Capital hires vice-chairman and chief investment officer from Calyon
Alternative investment manager Aladdin Capital has appointed Neal Neilinger, most recently the London-based global head of credit sales,…
