01 Apr 2019
SEC approves expansion of DTCC’s FICC Sponsored Service
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) expansion of its Sponsored Service of its subsidiary Fixed Income Clearing…
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Sova Capital becomes first international individual clearing member on Moscow Exchange
Sova Capital has become the first international Individual Clearing Member (ICM) firm on the Moscow Exchange’s Derivatives and FX Markets,…
EEX freight volumes reach all-time high, power volumes increase by 57 per cent
The European Energy Exchange (EEX) increased volumes on its power derivatives markets by 57 per cent to 348.3 TWh in March 2019 (March…
IHS Markit named among best places to work for LGBTQ equality
IHS Markit, a specialist in critical information, analytics and solutions, has been named a premier company for the support of lesbian,…
Drawbridge Partners appoints CTO
Drawbridge Partners, a cybersecurity consulting firm specialising in the needs of hedge fund and private equity managers, has appointed…
SBAI launches Alternative Credit Working Group
The Standards Board for Alternative Investments (SBAI) has launched its Alternative Credit Working Group to explore current institutional…
Crestbridge moves to larger offices in Luxembourg
Crestbridge has moved to new larger office premises in Luxembourg as a result of a recent expansion of its team in the jurisdiction and…
Most strategies stand in positive territory month-to-date, says Lyxor
Hedge fund performance was slightly negative last week (19-26 March) on the back of underperformance from L/S Equity and Global Macro…
FCA confirms permanent ban on sale of binary options to retail consumers
Following consultation feedback, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed all firms acting in or from the UK are prohibited from…
Fidante hires new head of EMEA and North America
International investment business Fidante Partners has appointed PeterPaul Pardi as Head of Fidante Partners EMEA and North America. With…
Implications for hedge funds of the renewed quest for yield
As the first quarter of 2019 comes to an end, the latest Lyxor Hedge Fund Brief assesses recent hedge fund performance and the firm's…
29 Mar 2019
Bermuda sets balanced regulatory tone
Bermuda has a long history of commitment to upholding compliance with international best practices, while understanding and recognising the…
Transitioning to PE-style fund structures requires shift in mindset
Commitments to Private Equity (PE) are breaking records, as investors seek better returns. At a time when the global hedge funds industry…
Bermuda funds in a digital age
By Matthew Ebbs Brewer, Sally Penrose & Alexis Haynes, Appleby Global – As interest continues to be shown to the growing digital asset…
Insights on Bermuda’s Economic Substance Act 2018
On 17 December 2018, Bermuda formally introduced the Economic Substance Act 2018, the measures therein becoming applicable with effect from…
