01 Jul 2005
The Hedgeweek Interview: Nick Roe, Global Head of Prime Services, Deutsche Bank
Turbine financing is taking off and leading Deutsche Bank to new heights as Nick Roe outlines recent changes and highlights key trends.HW:…
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UBS to integrate new alternative investment management business
UBS is launching a new alternative investment management business, Dillon Read Capital Management, under the leadership of John…
Merger Arbitrage holds ground as indices drop
The Merger Arbitrage Index gained 0.11 per cent as most of the HFRX indices lost ground in the week ended 28 June.The worst performer was…
CFTC freezes assets in fraud action involving hedge fund
The CFTC has frozen the assets of Philadelphia Alternative Asset Management Co., LLC, located in Philadelphia, and Paul…
30 Jun 2005
Tech Update: Sophis launches enhanced version of RISQUE solution
Sophis has released version 5.0 of its RISQUE solution, the firm's platform for sell-side institutions.The new version features enhanced…
Fortis Prime Fund Solutions opens Geneva subsidiary
Fortis Prime Fund Solutions is increasing its European presence by establishing a new Geneva-based Swiss subsidiary.Recognized as a leading…
Altegris Investments hires Deputy General Counsel
Hedge funds law veteran David P. Mathews has joined Altegris Investments, Inc.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cHedge funds law veteran David P.…
29 Jun 2005
BNP Paribas acquires FundQuest in the US
BNP Paribas Asset Management is acquiring FundQuest Inc., one of the leading turnkey asset managers in the United States with USD 10…
Edhec finds no proof of 'capacity effect' in hedge fund industry
A new study by Edhec contradicts the conclusions of two recent reports on the capacity effects in the hedge fund industry."The Critique of…
A closer look at investable hedge fund indices
Investable hedge fund products are growing in popularity, says Kevin Pilarski, director of alternative strategies/derivatives, Dow Jones…
ProfitFundCom names Stefan Nilsson new head of Tokyo office
Stefan Nilsson has been appointed head of the Tokyo office of hedge fund firm ProfitFundCom with immediate effect.The company has offices…
BISYS names new VP for business development
BISYS has appointed John Vancura as vice president of business development for its Private Equity Services division. Vancura, who has…
28 Jun 2005
Steel tycoon buys into RAB Capital
The UK-based Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal has acquired a significant stake in London-based listed hedge fund manager RAB Capital…
Pension funds continue move into alternatives
Pension funds globally invested over USD 62 billion in alternative asset classes during 2004, according to a new survey by Watson Wyatt.…
Comment: Quality pays
Consolidation in the hedge fund industry is inevitable but will ultimately generate new investment opportunities, says Jason Webster of…
