17 Sep 2004
MFA issues warning on SEC hedge fund registration proposals
The Managed Funds Association says the SEC registration proposals are unwarranted and warns of detrimental costs to hedge funds and…
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AIMA opposes proposed registration of non-US entities already subject to local regulation
AIMA filed a Submission yesterday on behalf of its members with regard to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) registration…
HFR and IIB Bank to launch bond linked to dual HF strategy
Ireland's IIB Bank and HFR Asset Management are partnering to launch an innovative investment bond linked to a dual hedge fund strategy.The…
Event Driven Index leads HFRX Indices this week
The Event Driven Index recorded a gain of 0.33% to lead the performance of the HFRX IndPARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cThe Event Driven Index…
16 Sep 2004
Tech Update: StoneHedge implements Cogency Alternative Investment™
Stonehedge Partners has implemented Cogency Alternative Investment™ software to integrate and manage enterprise-wide information.The…
Burkhart joins Lehmans European capital markets team
Lehman Brothers has hired Calvert C.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cLehman Brothers has hired Calvert C. Burkhart as MD and Capital Markets…
15 Sep 2004
EBS Prime Banks expands offering to hedge funds and CTAs
EBS, the FX spot broker, is investigating enhancing its EBS Prime offering by providing hedge funds and CTAs access to its spot FX…
Richard Johnston to head Albourne Asia Office
Richard Johnston, the ex-Head of Prime Brokerage for UBS in Asia, is joining Albourne to establish its Hong Kong office and to head its…
14 Sep 2004
Hedgeweek Exclusive: Cayman Islands shut down by Hurricane Ivan
Grand Cayman has been effectively shut down by the devastating force of Hurricane Ivan, and is not expected to re-open until next week at…
CFTC files USD 10 million action against Tradewinds fund
The CFTC has filed an enforcement action against Charles L.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cThe CFTC has filed an enforcement action against…
Equity swaps as an alternative to trading in equities
Deutsche Bank's Prime Services team outlines the methods with which hedge fund managers can use equity swaps to increase global market…
AIMA launches enhanced version of due diligence questionnaires
AIMA has launched an improved series of illustrative due diligence questionnaires for the selection of managers and service…
13 Sep 2004
Pioneer launches new version of Momentum AllWeather Fund
Pioneer Alternative Investments has launched the latest version of the successful Momentum AllWeather Fund which closed to new investors in…
Dexion Capital prepares to launch third listed FoHF
Dexion Capital Plc and ABN AMRO are preparing for the launch of a London listed fund of hedge funds advised by FRM Investment…
Maples and Calder acquires BVI law firm and launches Jersey office
Leading law firm Maples and Calder has opened a new office in Jersey, Channel Islands, and has acquired a key law firm in the British…
