07 Aug 2006
ABN AMRO launches Japan-focused long/short fund
ABN AMRO Asset Management has launched the Japan Equity Long/Short Fund, a single strategy hedge fund. ABN AMRO Asset Management has…
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CFTC extends comment period on proposed Acceptable Practices for Exchange Governance and Conflicts of Interest
The CFTC has extended until 7 September the comment period on its proposed Acceptable Practices for Exchange Governance and Conflicts of…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Tim Haywood & Paul McNamara, Julius Baer Investments Limited: Seeking Opportunities across the Globe
Tim Haywood & Paul McNamara believe the continuing focus on absolute returns coupled with a greater volatility of returns will work in…
Natexis becomes London Stock Exchange member
Natexis Banques Populaires (NBP) has been accepted as a member of the London Stock Exchange, boosting NBP's securities brokerage ambitions.…
04 Aug 2006
First State launches new global energy long short hedge fund
First State Investments has launched the First State Investments Global Energy Long Short Fund Limited. First State Investments has…
Tech Update: Latest edition of Geneva aims to improve system performance and lower total cost of ownership for both implementation and maintenance
The latest enhancements to the Advent Global Hedge Fund Solution leverage an array of technical innovations, says Robert O'Boyle of Advent…
Comment: Pending economic slowdown offers no respite: Haydn Davies, Chief Economist, Barclays Global Investors
Inflation vigil is spurring policymakers into action, despite signs that activity is weakening moderately worldwide, notes Haydn Davies in…
LODH fund authorised for distribution in Switzerland
Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch has completed the registration in Switzerland of its new fund, LODH Multiadvisers - Latin America Equity…
03 Aug 2006
BISYS announces new fixed income capabilities on SMA platform
BISYS has introduced an enhanced version of its WealthSolutions SMA platform featuring robust fixed income processing technology. BISYS has…
Hedge funds are most important clients for equity brokers
New research from Greenwich Associates confirms that hedge funds now rank as the most important clients of many major equity brokerage…
Estimated June 2006 return for FVAM is 0.83 per cent
The estimated June 2006 return for the Fimat Volatitlity Arbitrage Median is 0.83 per cent, a significant gain on the May return which was…
Mercury appoints Asia expert Neo as Senior Managing Director
Mercury Real Estate Advisors has appointed Charles HK Neo as a Senior Managing Director. Mercury Real Estate Advisors has appointed Charles…
Pioneer bolsters institutional team with senior hire from Railpen Investments
Pioneer Investments has boosted its institutional team with the appointment of Griff Williams as Institutional Product Strategist. Pioneer…
02 Aug 2006
AIMA highlights CRD impact on hedge funds
AIMA has highlighted the key changes set to be introduced by the EU Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) on 1 January 2007. AIMA has…
Fitch affirms BNPP AM's 'AM2+' asset manager rating
Fitch Rating has today affirmed the Asset Manager Rating on BNP Paribas Asset Management's (BNPP AM) asset management activities, bar…
