06 Sep 2006
Making the most of Jersey's human resources
All fund servicing centres - Dublin, Luxembourg, Guernsey, Cayman - have capacity issues, but of the genuine island offshore centres,…
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05 Sep 2006
Barrier launches fund focusing on home equity loan securitizations
Memphis, TN-based Barrier Investments, LLC has launched the Barrier Credit ABS Master Fund, Ltd. which focuses on home equity asset-backed…
The Hedgeweek Interview: John Monnelly, Lead Manager, Martin Currie Absolute Return Funds - UK Fund: Running Winners, Cutting Losers
John Monnelly describes Martin Currie's investment processes and the use of the 'Dynamic Stock Matrix'. John Monnelly joined Pilkington plc…
CFTC revokes registration of hedge fund operator Samuel Israel III, former Managing Member of Bayou Management LLC
The CFTC has filed a Notice of Intent to Revoke Registration against Samuel Israel III, formerly of Bayou Management LLC. The CFTC has…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Peter Brewer, Cumulus Energy Fund: Interpreting weather forecasts to identify catalysts
Peter Brewer previews the investment process for the Cumulus Energy Fund which is scheduled for launch in October 2006. Peter Brewer…
Jersey boosts legal security with ICCs
New companies legislation that came into force earlier this year has not only put Jersey on a par with offshore and other jurisdictions…
04 Sep 2006
RAB Capital acquires London-based absolute return manager
RAB Capital PLC has acquired Northwest Investment Management Limited for a maximum consideration of GBP 20.55 million, payable in cash and…
CFTC Staff allows Mexican Derivatives Exchange's futures contract
The CFTC's Office of General Counsel has issued a no-action letter permitting the offer and sale in the USA of a Mexican Derivatives…
Northern Trust moves into new Dublin office
Northern Trust has brought its two Dublin-based fund administration offices together under one roof to support its continued business…
Man hires COO for Canadian operation
Man Investments Canada Corp has hired Andrew Doman as Chief Operating Officer. Doman was previously COO of Toronto-based Abria Alternative…
01 Sep 2006
Olympia Capital takes remaining stake in Dawnay Day Olympia, re-brands to reinforce presence in the UK as hub for international expansion
The Paris-based Olympia Group of Companies now controls 100% of UK's Dawnay Day Olympia (DDO), following an agreement reached with the…
Greenhouse gas asset manager plans to purchase 23 million CERs from the World Bank Umbrella Carbon Facility
Natsource LLC, the greenhouse gas (GHG) asset manager, revealed this week that two of its entities are to participate in a billion dollar…
Innovation is the key to quality funds business
Beverley Le Cuirot outlines the strong progress made by Jersey in positioning itself as a leading funds jurisdiction within the European…
ETF Securities announces record-breaking commodities launch
ETF Securities Ltd is set to shatter investment records with the simultaneous launch of 29 separate ETCs in the UK, comprising 19…
Markit reinforces structured finance services through acquisition
Markit Group Limited has acquired Chasen Enterprises, which provides modeling services for Collateralized Mortgage Obligations and…
