16 May 2006
Five new options on German mid caps, plus extended lifetimes for German stock options
With effect from May 2, 2006, Eurex has listed another five options on German mid cap stocks, including Low Exercise Price Options…
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Chief Executive Simon Heale to quit London Metal Exchange
After five years as LME's Chief Executive, Simon Heale has announced his decision to leave the exchange at the end of 2006. After five…
Integrated Asset Management acquires Attica Holdings UK
Integrated Asset Management plc (Integrated) has acquired a 50.1% controlling interest in London-based Attica Holdings and its fund of…
15 May 2006
The Hedgeweek Interview: Ken Murray, Chief Executive, Blue Planet Investment Management: Seeking "the most promising banks in the most promising economies"
Ken Murray outlines the single-minded concentration on financial stocks that lies behind the Blue Planet Global Financials Fund, which was…
Mercer IC 2005 Global Investment Manager Search Data: "More than one in six searches globally is in relation to alternative mandates"
Mercer Investment Consulting's latest data on 2005 manager search trends shows an increasing use of consultants by Continental European…
Markit acquires Communicator; strengthens service capabilities
Markit has acquired Communicator Inc, the provider of a range of automated solutions for the processing of OTC derivatives trades. Markit…
Polar Capital launches fund focusing on European mid-large caps
Polar Capital LLP has launched Polar Capital European Conviction Fund, a concentrated equity long/short portfolio of liquid European mid…
Harwood report promises a fund regulation revolution
Guernsey is on the brink of what many industry professionals believe may be a revolution in the way funds are authorised and regulated,…
12 May 2006
The Hedgeweek Interview: Paul Smith, Head of Alternative Fund Services (AFS), HSBC: Dropping the 'barbell 'and focusing on the 'beer belly'
Paul Smith outlines the future of the global funds administration industry, and explains how HSBC is positioning itself for the ongoing…
Barclays Capital joins Fidessa's global broker network
Barclays Capital, the investment banking arm of Barclays Bank PLC, has signed up to receive order flow from Fidessa's global connectivity…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Brad Cole, CEO, Cole Asset Management: Focusing on managers with a sustainable edge
Brad Cole discusses the strategy and investment processes driving the Tellus Natural Resources Fund, focused on commodities and natural…
Schroders completes acquisition of NewFinance Capital
Schroders acquisition of NewFinance Capital, the London-based funds of hedge funds manager, is now complete following receipt of FSA…
TABB Group: "Hedge Funds Now Spend USD 10 Billion on Prime Brokerage, USD 1 Billion on Data and USD 500 Million on SEC Registration"
While seeking sources of capital, dealing with increased regulation and market expansion, US hedge funds' search for alpha now carries a…
11 May 2006
Mercer to use HFR data for single strategy funds research
Hedge Fund Research has signed a deal under which Mercer IC and its clients will have access to extensive data on single strategy…
Berger to join PAI as Head of Research and Due Diligence
Richard Berger is leaving fund of hedge funds group Olympia to join Pioneer Alternative Investments (PAI) as Head of Research and Due…
