08 Sep 2005
The Bank of New York launches FoHF data warehouse
The Bank of New York has created a data warehouse for funds of hedge funds aimed at providing an automated and secure solution for meeting…
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Equity swaps as an alternative to trading in equities
In recent years equity swaps have emerged as one of a series of equity derivative products that are playing an increasingly integral part…
A new era for funds in Guernsey
The introduction of a streamlined approval process PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6c The introduction of a streamlined approval process for…
07 Sep 2005
Baring Asset Management launches EMEA hedge fund
Baring Asset Management is launching its third long/short equity hedge fund, the Baring EMEA Absolute Return Fund.The fund will be…
Philips acquisition boosts Merrill Lynch mandates by USD 16 bn
Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, (MLIM) has completed the acquisition of PPCC bv and PIM bv, the internal investment management units of…
Could Ireland become a leading hedge funds domicile?
In its report for the IDA last year, Deloitte & Touche suggested that encouraging hedge fund managers to set up shop in Ireland would…
06 Sep 2005
CFTC freezes over USD 1.5 million in fraud case
The CFTC has Charged Stuart Pippin of Pippin Investments with fraud for issuing false trading results to pool participants.Gregory…
Is Jersey the new Connecticut?
Eurex turnover Climbs to around 90 million contracts in August
Eurex saw turnover increase by around 19 percent to 90 million contracts against the same period last year (August 2004: 75.7 million…
The Hedgeweek Interview: David Lavers, CEO, Chaser Capital LLP.
London-based Chaser Capital launched its first currency fund on 14 February. David Lavers outlines the fund's strategy and investment…
05 Sep 2005
The Hedgeweek Interview: Stephen Dolbear, Senior Investment Officer, Alternatives, F&C Asset Management, London
Dr. Stephen Dolbear outlines the strategy and investment philosophy that underpins the F&C Amethyst Fund, an equity volatility trading…
Nationwide launches US-based alternative investment platform
New Jersey-based Nationwide Planning Associates (NPA) has created an alternative investment platform aimed at high net worth and…
New report examines market for alternative investments in Europe
Dublin-based Research and Markets has added a new survey, 'Alternative Investments for Private Clients in Europe 2005' to its research…
Man offers new opportunity to access flagship product
Man Investments is giving investors a fresh opportunity to access Man-IP 220 Limited, a flagship structured product, through new EUR and…
02 Sep 2005
CACEIS: Need for flexibility guides choice of hedge fund structure
Crédit Agricole-Caisse d'Epargne Investor Services (CACEIS) examines the issue of structuring for hedge funds distributed in…
