24 Sep 2004
Macro Index leads HFRX Indices this week
The Macro Index recorded a gain of 0.58% to lead the performance of the HFRX Indices in the week ended 21 September.The Macro Index was…
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23 Sep 2004
ISO 9001 de-risks operational side of funds of hedge funds
ISO 9001 is increasingly providing funds of hedge funds with the framework to scale their business, according to H.D.…
Futures based on the S&P/MIB index: "no-action letter" by the CFTC
Futures and minifutures based on the S&P/MIB can now be offered and sold in the United States following clearance by the CFTC. The…
Tech Update 1: Netherlands' PME licenses AlphaEngine
Bedrijfstakpensioenfonds Metalektro (PME), the Dutch pension scheme, has signed on as a client for Mcube's AlphaEngine investment…
Tech Update 2: InvestorDynamo™ 4.0 release enhances tracking process
InvestorDynamo™ Standard 4.0 is a significant upgrade to the suite that improves investor relations teams' productivity through…
22 Sep 2004
Dow Jones to launch new US long/short equity index
Dow Jones Indexes is to launch a sixth hedge fund index in October called the Dow Jones Hedge Fund Strategy Benchmark Equity Long/Short…
HSBC's Alternative Fund Services launches insurance package
HSBC's AFS division (formerly Bank of Bermuda's Global Fund Services) is offering D&O and professional indemnity insurance to hedge…
AIMA launches new practice guide for hedge fund administrators
AIMA and the Dublin Funds Industry Association (DFIA) have launched the new Guide to Sound Practices for Hedge Fund Administrators.This…
Advent hires former Chatham research director
Drew S.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cDrew S. Hanson has joined Advent Capital Management (ACM) as a Managing Director and senior credit…
21 Sep 2004
Thomson Financial launches hedge fund package for Europe
Thomson Financial has created a new team dedicated to the UK hedge fund community and has launched a package of services for European…
HFR and Noble Investments launch second structured product series
HFR and Noble Investments have cemented their co-operation with the launch of a new series of structured investment products.The launch of…
Robert Mackie named chief risk officer at Mellon HBV
Mellon HBV Alternative Strategies has hired Robert A.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cMellon HBV Alternative Strategies has hired Robert A.…
20 Sep 2004
Increase in institutional demand to transform the hedge fund industry
Institutional investors' appetite for hedge funds will dramatically increase causing significant structural and operational shifts…
Switajewski joins Cardinal to launch active-value hedge fund
Cardinal Asset Management has appointed ex-Soros partner Andrew Switajewski to launch and develop its active-value hedge fund…
Refco launches new principal protected product
Refco Securities, LLC has commenced the sale and distribution of the Refco Diversified Alpha Notes - EUR I.The 100% principal protected…
