03 May 2006
EdgeTrade's VWAP algorithm outperforms 93 % of large institutions
EdgeTrade's Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) algorithm outperformed 93% of a universe of large, billion dollar institutions during…
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Qualifying Investor Funds Regime (QIFs) one year on
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has unveiled changes to the Qualifying Investor Funds regime, which was introduced on February 7…
GT successfully launches open-ended China property fund
GT Financial Group launched a China property fund on 25 April 2006 - GT China Real Estate Fund, an open-ended fund domiciled in Cayman…
02 May 2006
The Hedgeweek Interview: Miguel Ramos Fuentenebro, Managing Partner of Washington Square Investment Management Ltd
Miguel Ramos Fuentenebro outlines the thinking behind Washington Square's recently launched innovative LSE-listed Carador CDO equity…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Paul Mulvaney, Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Mulvaney Capital Management: Exploiting price adjustments
Paul Mulvaney highlights the trading and investment characteristics that are driving performance at Mulvaney Capital Management.Paul…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Jason Gold, CEO and Portfolio Manager, Aurarian Capital Management: Focusing on stocks and not just on companies
Jason Gold describes Aurarian's investment strategy focused on unearthing and exploiting valuation inefficiencies in 'under the radar' US…
01 May 2006
Chubb launches hedge fund liability policy
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe is strengthening its focus on financial services with the launch of an insurance policy aimed…
Derivatives Strategies for Bond Portfolios: Exchange traded fixed income derivatives offer significant risk reduction opportunities
A new Edhec paper sponsored by Eurex finds that returns on protective option strategies offer appealing risk reduction properties.A new…
EquiLend platform hits all time daily trading record
EquiLend's securities finance platform has hit an all time daily high with over USD 20 billion in trade value. EquiLend's securities…
28 Apr 2006
CFTC and SEC propose new framework for trading futures on Debt Security Index Contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the SEC are jointly proposing rules that will permit trading of futures on debt…
Morley accelerates alternatives strategy with ORN Capital stake
The UK's Morley Fund Management (Morley) has taken a 56 per cent stake in USD 600 million AuM hedge fund management company ORN CapitThe…
Pioneer boosts CDO capabilities with Vanderbilt acquisition
Pioneer Investments has acquired USD13bn AuM Vanderbilt Capital Advisors, specialising in separately managed fixed income…
Comment: Cayman Court rejects winding up of a Cayman fund by US Court appointed receiver
Guy Locke and Robert Gardner of law firm Walkers examine the ramifications of a recent Cayman Court decision. Guy Locke and Robert Gardner…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Alan Goulding & Dr Paul Netherwood, Beach Horizon LLP: Diversity is the Key
Beach Horizon co-founders Alan Goulding and Dr Paul Netherwood outline the investment ideas and strategies that define Beach Horizon.Beach…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Dr Chris Jones, Chief Investment Officer, Key Asset Management: Focusing on developing solutions for investors
Chris Jones outlines Key Asset Management's investment thinking and the various investment strategies pursued by the firm's range of…