19 Sep 2006
European institutional investors must take greater care in the construction of their benchmarks
For the vast majority of European institutional investors, constructing a benchmark and measuring the performance of their portfolio in…
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The Hedgeweek Interview: Lahrs Buhl, Chief Investment Officer and Partner, Capricorn Asset Management: In search of pure alpha
Lahrs Buhl of Swiss-based Capricorn Asset Management outlines the investment thinking behind the company's currency programs. Lahrs Buhl of…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Ron Senator, Principal, Sphera Fund Management: Focusing on Israeli and Israeli-related equities
Ron Senator outlines the investment thinking behind the new Puma Sphera fund, a joint venture between Shore Capital of London and Sphera…
Senior Sales appointment at Pioneer Investments
Kate Parker has joined Pioneer Investments as Institutional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Kate Parker has joined Pioneer…
18 Sep 2006
Alternatives drive funds growth in Guernsey
Funds under management and administration in Guernsey have hit another new high of nearly GBP 115bn - a rise of 37% year-on-year. Funds…
Ex-Goldman/Tudor team launches new futures fund
Ex-Goldman Sach trader Chris Clarke and Hans Summers, ex-Tudor Capital analyst and programmer, have joined forces with KTH Fund Management…
Hedge fund fixed income trading volumes soars
The already considerable influence of hedge funds in US fixed-income markets increased last year as hedge fund trading volume soared…
Senior hire at Robotti & Company
John A D'Urso Jr. has joined New York-based Robotti and Company LLC as Managing Director of Special Situations. John A D'Urso Jr. has…
15 Sep 2006
ACMH launches German retail hedge fund product
Absolute Capital Management Holdings Limited has launched a German retail hedge fund product for both private and institutional investors.…
BISYS opens new location to support distributor servicing to Asia as Citigroup launches hedge fund administration business in Hong Kong
BISYS and Citigroup have joined the race to win greater shares of the fast growing market for fund services in Asia. BISYS and Citigroup…
Cayman Islands mark 8,000th registered hedge fund
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority revealed that the jurisdiction now has more than 8,000 registered hedge funds, an increase of more…
New Group Managing Director at Dexion Capital
Hedge funds advisory firm Dexion Capital Plc has appointed Ana Haurie as Group Managing Director. Educated at St. Andrews University and…
14 Sep 2006
Solios Asset Management launches new uranium fund
Solios Asset Management LLC has launched a new uranium fund that will buy and hold physical uranium for long-term gain. Solios Asset…
Nasdaq to create options market
The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc has announced plans to introduce an equity and index options market in the third quarter of 2007, pending…
LSE launches world's first multi-currency trading service for ETFs
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has launched the world's first multi-currency trading service for ETFs. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has…
