13 Apr 2005
A new era for funds in Guernsey
Roger le Tissier, Partner, Ogier, outlines the benefits of Guernsey's QIF regimeThe introduction of a streamlined approval process for…
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01 Apr 2005
Northern Trust completes USD 500m Baring FSG acquisition
Northern Trust Corporation has competed its acquisition of Baring Asset Management's Financial Services Group (FSG) from ING Group…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Finding value in Europe's emerging economies: Michael Sonenshine, CEO, MT Thaler Investment Management
Mike Sonenshine outlines the thinking behind the New Europe Fund managed by MT Thaler, whose principals are based in London and Prague.HW:…
Capacity issues in the hedge fund industry
A new report from Watson Wyatt asks whether the hedge fund industry can maintain quality while continuing its current pace of rapid…
Charlemagne Capital launches Latin America long short fund
Charlemagne Capital is adding to its emerging markets long-short equity range with the launch of the OCCO Latin America Fund today.This…
Market neutral holds ground as indices decline
The Equity Market Neutral Index remained in positive territory this week as all the other HFRX Indices lost ground.The Market Directional…
31 Mar 2005
Lehman Brothers appoints new global absolute return strategies chief
Lehman Brothers has appointed Jolyne Caruso as managing director of its global absolute return strategies business. Caruso, who will report…
Tech Update 1: ITG/ESP team offers greater brokerage flexibility
Investment Technology Group has teamed up with Electronic Specialist (ESP) to provide greater flexibility in anonymous crossing and…
Tech Update II: Imagine Software enhances risk module
Imagine Software has added Monte Carlo analysis to its risk module ensuring a higher level of portfolio control with simulations based on…
GSC Partners appoints new head of structured credit strategies
GSC Partners has appointed Ferderick H Horton to head its new investment activity specializing in structured credit, mortgage-related…
30 Mar 2005
MSCI Launches Hedge Invest Strategy Indices
MSCI has launched the MSCI Hedge Invest Strategy Indices - eight new strategy indices that follow the MSCI Hedge Invest Index.The MSCI…
Flagship HSBC fund up 20 percent in 2005 to USD 600 million
New subscriptions in January and February have seen the HSBC GH Fund increase its assets under management from USD 500 million to USD 600…
Old Mutual tops USD 1.2 billion in hedge fund assets
Hedge fund assets under management at Old Mutual Asset Managers (OMAM) have reached USD 1.2 billion, driven by strong inflows since the…
29 Mar 2005
Regulatory update: Hedge fund investments by insurance companies
Dr Sven Zeller, a partner in the Frankfurt office of Clifford Chance, outlines the latest regulations for hedge fund investments by German…
Guernsey takes a step in the right direction
HSBC's Robin Fuller outlines the opportunities provided by Guernsey's new self-certification process for hedge fund promoters.The…
