12 Jun 2008
Aima calls for changes to FSA's proposed retail access plan for funds of hedge funds
The Alternative Investment Management Association, the international hedge fund industry association, has called on the Financial Services…
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Hedgeweek Comment: Hedge funds get breather in Washington tax ordeal
Proposed legislation that would strike at the very heart of the deferred compensation enjoyed by many hedge fund managers has been…
Pioneer Alternative Investments appoints manager for US long/short equity strategies
Pioneer Alternative Investments has announced the appointment of Simon Gordon as a manager of US long/short equity strategies, reporting to…
11 Jun 2008
Eurex sees sharp rise in trading volumes for single stock futures
Single stock futures have continued to enjoy strong growth this year at international derivatives exchange Eurex, with trading volume…
DTCC hires hedge fund veteran Lancaster to promote alternative investment processing
Mark Lancaster, a 20-year veteran in financial services, has joined Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation from Fortis Prime Fund…
Bank Sarasin appoints Harcourt as advisor to fund of hedge funds platform
Harcourt Investment Consulting has been appointed as advisor to Bank Sarasin's fund of hedge funds platform in a strategic partnership…
Tudor hires Bear Stearns distressed debt team to launch credit-related strategies
Tudor Investment Corporation has announced the appointment of Gregory Hanley and Alan Mintz to establish a new investment management…
State Street establishes combined alternative investment servicing business
State Street has announced the establishment of State Street Alternative Investment Solutions, which combines its hedge fund, private…
Hedge funds see USD5.9bn outflows in April, but CTA assets continue to soar
Hedge funds suffered an estimated capital outflow of USD5.9bn in April, the first since the industry saw outflows of USD2bn in December…
Hedgeweek Comment: The eternal transparency debate
Are investors happy with all aspects of the current regulatory arrangements for the alternative investment industry? As usual, some are and…
Blacksquare Capital launches commodity fund of hedge funds
London-based alternative asset manager Blacksquare Capital has launched the Blacksquare Capital Commodity Fund, a concentrated long/short…
OECD steering group engages hedge fund industry on shareholder activism
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's Steering Group on Corporate Governance has hosted a high-level meeting…
10 Jun 2008
BNP Paribas acquires Bank of America's equity prime brokerage business
BNP Paribas has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the equity prime brokerage business of Bank of America, a transaction that will…
David Lau joins Galleon Group in Singapore
Galleon Group, a New York-based USD7.3bn alternative asset manager, has announced the appointment of David Lau as a senior portfolio…
Absolute Capital Management strengthens investment team with portfolio adviser hires
Troubled absolute return fund manager Absolute Capital Management has appointed Daniel Bieri as head of portfolio advisory and Athanasios…
