03 Jul 2008
Bermuda continues to build on a strong reputation
'Bermuda has long been one of the world's leading offshore financial services centres,' says Chris Harkness, Managing Director of…
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A uniquely positioned exchange with international recognition
The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) has been in existence since 1971 and has carved a niche in the global stock exchange industry, with nearly…
Growing expectations of independent hedge fund directors
Institutional investors are forming a larger proportion of the investor base of hedge funds…
In-depth understanding means intelligent fund administration
Olympia Capital was founded in 1990 and its net assets under administration have grown from $650 million at inception to over $66 billion…
A reputation for quality in a sector poised for expansion
Established three years ago with one single fund of hedge funds mandate, Swiss Fund Services now administers more than 45 funds from its…
Castlestone Management boosts UK sales force following launch of first Ucits fund
Alternative investment manager Castlestone Management, which manages around USD1bn in assets, has announced five new appointments to its UK…
Comment: Cracks in the façade - risk management transactions of hedge fund managers
Selva Ozelli, an international tax attorney, certified public accountant and international tax editor with the Thomson Reuters Corporation…
Hedgeweek Comment: Too much regulation can spoil the broth
Yesterday saw another new rule announced by the Financial Services Authority but, in contrast to its earlier clampdown on short selling,…
IndexIQ launches open-ended mutual fund designed to replicate hedge fund performance
New York-based IndexIQ has unveiled what it describes as the first no-load open-ended US mutual fund based on hedge fund replication and…
Nomura Asset Management launches new alpha-oriented fixed-income business
Nomura Asset Management USA has announced the launch of Nomura Global Alpha, a New York-based venture focused on managing alpha-oriented…
Gartmore hires Ana Tomic to boost hedge fund distribution
Gartmore has announced the appointment of Ana Tomic as business development director for hedge funds, with responsibility for strengthening…
Daniel Allen joins Anchorage Advisors as partner
Anchorage Advisors, a private investment firm focused on the credit and special situations markets with USD7bn under management, has…
Corbin Capital Partners appoints director of consultant relations
Corbin Capital Partners, a New York-based hedge fund of funds manager with USD4.1bn in assets under management, has announced that Steven…
02 Jul 2008
Financial Services Authority unveils new disclosure rules for contracts for difference
The UK's Financial Services Authority has unveiled new rules requiring holders of long stock positions through contracts for difference to…
01 Jul 2008
Hedgeweek Comment: TCI and fellow activists may win through in Japan after all
Faced with sluggish growth and a backlash abroad against restrictive practices in its financial markets, Japan has set out plans to…
