01 Feb 2021
Cboe Options Exchange to list Mini-Russell 2000 Index Options (MRUT) from 1 March
Cboe Global Markets is to launch trading in Mini-Russell 2000 Index options on Cboe Options Exchange beginning Monday, 1 March, pending…
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AIMA appoints new US Director
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) has appointed Sarah Riley as its new US Director, and extended its relationship…
Arca makes two key appointments
Arca, an asset management firm focused on investing and innovating in the digital assets space, has made two key appointments, setting the…
Quantitative Brokers announces global expansion plans
Quantitative Brokers (QB), a global provider of advanced execution algorithms and data-driven analytics for global futures and interest…
“Hedge funds are back”: Veteran investor Dixon Boardman sees “compelling opportunities” across three key strategy areas
Seasoned hedge fund investor Dixon Boardman (pictured), the founder and CEO of New York-based multi-manager group Optima Asset Management,…
A growing need for customisation
As the hedge fund industry continues to grow and mature, managers are considering options beyond the traditional hedge fund structure. To…
Bright future for private funds
The number of private funds being established in the Cayman Islands has continued to rise. This sector proved to be resilient and flexible…
Full steam ahead for the leading international funds domicile
Despite an unprecedented number of new regulations being introduced into the Cayman Islands over the past 18 months, the jurisdiction has…
Cayman Islands Fund Services in Focus 2021 - Foreword
By Jude Scott, CEO, Cayman Finance – As the unprecedented year that has been 2020 draws to a close, we can look to the year ahead with some…
Reflection after the tumult
By A Paris – In what has been a rollercoaster year from all perspectives, 2020 saw the Cayman Islands being first placed on the European…
The world’s leading domicile
By Jude Scott, Cayman Finance – In August 1864, 900 miles almost due North of the Cayman Islands, US Navy Rear Admiral David Farragut faced…
GameStop: In defence of short selling
By Barry Norris, CEO and fund manager, Argonaut Capital – The meteoric rise of GameStop’s stock – which is seen by professional investors…
Moonstake partners with Stake Technologies
Moonstake has entered into a strategic partnership with Stake Technologies, which develops the Plasma Network, the world's first successful…
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors names new CEO/CIO
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors (Schonfeld) has appointed Ryan Tolkin as Chief Executive Officer in addition to his current role as Chief…
Singapore-based GCGC launches global crypto mining initiative
GCGC Investments Ltd has launched a global mining initiative which utilises blockchain technology and DeFi (decentralised finance)…
