24 May 2006
Business expansion prompts CAAM London relocation
The London branch of Crédit Agricole Asset Management (CAAM) has moved to new, larger offices in the City of London at 41 Lothbury, EC2.…
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Baring Asia Hedge Select Fund celebrates three year anniversary
The Baring Asia Hedge Select Fund, launched in May 2003, has completed a three-year track record, returning 13.9% (annualised) since…
CAI appoints new MD, Global Business Manager Liquid Alternative Investments and Chief Administrative Officer for Europe
Simon Kempton has joined Citigroup Alternative Investments (CAI) as Managing Director, Global Business Manager for Liquid Alternative…
23 May 2006
Apollo Management names new managing partner for capital markets
James C Zelter has agreed to join Apollo Management firm as the managing partner of the firm's capital markets business. James C Zelter has…
Two HSBC funds of funds to raise capital
Two London-listed hedge fund investment companies advised by HSBC Republic Investments Limited are seeking to raise further capital. Two…
Tiberius Asset Management founds second Swiss company, appoints CEO
Commodities and forward markets specialist Tiberius Asset Management PLC, has founded a second Swiss company, Tiberius Capital Management…
EDHEC and EuroPerfomance release Swiss Alpha League Table
EDHEC and EuroPerformance have released their rankings of the top Swiss asset management companies - the Alpha League Table. EDHEC and…
22 May 2006
Walkers sees rise in hedge fund financing for distressed funds
Law firm Walkers says the trend of hedge funds investing in distressed funds that are in liquidation has grown significantly over the past…
Fund Advisors (UK) Ltd adds two executives to London team
London-based Fund Advisors has added Sophie Huang and Nisrin Zerekli from UBS and Tremont Capital respectively to its Mayfair team.…
Eurex to extend trading hours for Equity Index Futures
With effect from 1 June 2006, trading in EUR-denominated equity index futures will commence one hour earlier, that is at 08:00 instead of…
19 May 2006
Fusaro and Vasey launch energy hedge fund management company; GLG appoints Onorino to expand European energy focus
The US-based energy and environment experts Peter C Fusaro and Gary M Vasey have launched Energy & Environment Capital Management LLC.
Julius Baer launches Absolute Return Fund in Australia
Julius Baer, in partnership with Sydney-based Aurora Funds Management, is tapping into the Australian wholesale market with an absolute…
Demand drives AIMA launch of Cayman Islands Chapter
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) has launched a comprehensive Cayman Islands Chapter. The Alternative Investment…
AIMA launches new Cayman Islands Chapter and appoints Head of Communications
The Alternative Investment Management Association has launched a Cayman Islands Chapter and appointed Gordon McAra as Head of…
Geldard to launch new funds at MPC Investors
Miles Geldard is joining London-based MPC Investors to launch new Multi Asset and Convertible funds towards the end of the year. Miles…