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03 Feb 2012
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Xstrata and Glencore in merger discussions
Fri, 3 Feb 2012, 06:00
Hedgeweek
The global mining giant Xstrata plc has confirmed that it has received an approach from and is in discussions with commodities giant Glencore International plc regarding an all share merger of equals “which may or may not lead to an offer being made by Glencore for Xstrata.” A combined group could be valued at about USD82 billion.
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NYSE Euronext to focus on ’standalone strategy’
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 16:00
Hedgeweek
NYSE Euronext announced today that in light of the decision by the European Commission to prohibit its proposed combination with Deutsche Boerse, the companies are in discussions to terminate their merger agreement.
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ML Capital to launch two new UCITS funds on the MontLake Platform
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 20:20
Hedgeweek
ML Capital will be launching two new UCITs funds this quarter on the MontLake Platform. As well as the the launch of the Goldwinds Global Macro UCITS Fund on 13 February – as previously reported in a Hedgeweek exclusive on 29 January – ML Capital is also due to launch the RP Systematic Emerging Market UCITS Fund on 1 March.
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Arden Asset Management selects HedgeMark for holdings-based risk analytics and managed account services
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 12:27
Hedgeweek
Independent fund of hedge funds manager Arden Asset Management, has selected HedgeMark Risk Analytics LLC, a division of HedgeMark International LLC, to provide position level risk reporting and data aggregation. Arden made its decision following an extensive review of industry risk specialists.
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Technology outsourcing for hedge funds
Mon, 27 Feb 2012, 10:23
Hedgeweek
Hedge funds are leveraging outsourcing in diverse ways to expand offerings and enhance productivity. As technology becomes a strategically important differentiator for hedge funds, outsourcing enables managers to develop a reliable, scalable infrastructure while focusing on their core money management competencies.
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Comment: Sins of commission and omission
Wed, 16 May 2012, 14:17
The recently published Economist review of the prospects for the Channel Islands, provides a rather gloomy view of the future; a characterisation which few in Jersey or Guernsey would recognise, says Geoff Cooke (pictured), CEO, Jersey Finance…
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EMCF introduces lowest clearing rates in the world
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 12:00
Hedgeweek
European Multilateral Clearing Facility (EMCF), Europe’s largest cash equity CCP, is offering the lowest clearing price available in Europe. Participants clearing more than 2 million trades per day will be charged EUR0.001 per trade for all of their business. The new fee equates to a lower rate than the clearing and netting fee for the same amount of business in the US or anywhere else in the world.
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Akin Gump to expand London funds practice with two partner hires
Fri, 3 Feb 2012, 06:00
Hedgeweek
International law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is to add two partners to its London funds practice. Tim Pearce and Ian Meade will join the firm from Simmons & Simmons.
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Silk Road Management launches two debut Iraqi equity indices
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 14:22
Hedgeweek
Silk Road Management has launched the Silk Road Iraq Index (SILKIQ) and Silk Road Iraq Oil Index (SILKIO), two debut equity indices that include largest Iraq-focused companies, listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) as well as international bourses in London, Toronto and Oslo.
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Average daily volume of 8.2 million contracts at Eurex Group in January
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 14:00
Hedgeweek
In January 2012, the international derivatives exchanges of Eurex Group recorded an average daily volume of 8.2 million contracts (Jan 2011: 10.4 million).
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Assets of sovereign wealth funds climb to record USD4.8 trillion in 2011
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 10:00
Hedgeweek
Global assets under management of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) increased for the third year running in 2011 to a record USD4.8 trillion, according to TheCityUK’s report: Sovereign Wealth Funds 2012.
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Mourant Ozannes opens Hong Kong office
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 09:48
Hedgeweek
Leading offshore law firm, Mourant Ozannes, announced this week it has opened an office in Hong Kong to provide clients with access to the firm’s offshore legal services in an Asian ti
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Executive Training
Managing Family Office & Wealth
Thu, 24/05/2012 (All day) - London
This 2 day practical programme for family office representatives and wealth managers explores the best strategies for preserving family wealth and managing a modern family office.
Business Continuity Planning
Wed, 30/05/2012 (All day) - Dubai
Business Continuity Planning is the process through which an organisation ensures the maintenance or recovery of operations, including services to customers, when faced with disruptive events
International Payments - Paris
Thu, 14/06/2012 (All day) - Paris
This practical 2 day course has been tailored for banking professionals who have some experience in domestic payments and want to expand their knowledge of international payments.
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Laven Partners partners up with GFIA Pte in Singapore
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 09:45
Hedgeweek
Laven Partners, a global consulting firm focused on the alternatives industry, has partnered up with GFIA Pte, a Singapore-based hedge fund consulting firm, to provide a comprehensive
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Two former Credit Suisse traders planning Asia-focused hedge fund launch in Q2
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 09:43
Hedgeweek
A new Asia-focused hedge fund that will invest in stocks and derivatives tied to Asian companies is gearing up for launch by two former Credit Suisse senior traders reported Bloomberg this w
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SFC’s offshore powers being tested by Tiger Asia court case
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 09:36
Hedgeweek
The ongoing insider trading court case between Hong Kong’s financial regulator, the SFC, and New York-based hedge fund Tiger Asia Management LLC, is proving a real challenge to how the regula
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 Commercial Events and Seminars
Private Equity World Latin America 2012
3 weeks 6 days from now - Miami
18 - 20 June 2012
Bringing together top tier local, regional and international private equity funds with local and international LPs, Private Equity World Latin America is a three-day conference for investors and C-level directors of Latin American private equity funds. Leading fund managers, investors and operators will gather to do business, be inspired, and identify future partners in the region’s established and emerging sectors, including: infrastructure, mining, power, oil & gas, agriculture, real estate, technology and consumer goods.
GAIM International 2012
3 weeks 6 days from now - Monaco
18 - 20 June 2012
Meet over 300 powerful investors and 500 top managers during 3 incredibly packed days of learning and networking. Get a 15% discount!
Hear from 150+ speakers including Ram Lee, HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL CENTRE INVESTMENT OFFICE; Austin Cooley, COLORADO FIRE & POLICE PENSION; Jamil Baz, GLG PARTNERS; Niels Oostenbrug, MN SERVICES; Jim Dunn, WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY; Mona Aboelnaga Kanaan, PROCTOR INVESTMENT MANAGERS; Rob Blandford, UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND; Nassim Taleb, UNIVERSA INVESTMENTS; Jonathan Hook, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY; Ian Prideaux, GROSVENOR ESTATE; Alasdair Macdonald, TOWERS WATSON; Jane Buchan, PAAMCO; Sassan Zaker, JULIUS BAER PENSION FUND; Karlheinz Muhr, QFS; Luis Rodriguez, MANHATTAN FAMILY OFFICE; Gavyn Davies, FULCRUM ASSET MANAGEMENT; Al Samper, formerly VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEM; Mark Poole, BLUEBAY ASSET MANAGEMENT and many more…
Private Equity World Latin America 2012
3 weeks 6 days from now - Miami
18 - 20 June 2012
Value creation for private equity and investors
Now in its 6th year, Private Equity World Latin America brings together over 250 top tier local and international LPs and GPs actively allocating in the region. The interactive conference format encourages top executives to network, build relationships and share first-hand experiences on how to execute their investment decisions.
2nd Annual Regulatory Compliance in Energy Trading
4 weeks 50 min from now - Houston, Texas
19 - 20 June 2012
Hear from leading executives on how to identify the latest regulatory and legal developments affecting the energy trading industry. Conference attendees will gain a clear understanding of new FERC and CFTC rules and how to proactively facilitate regulatory compliance in the long term
Private Banking in CEE, SEE & CIS
4 weeks 50 min from now - Prague
19 - 20 June 2012
Private Banking: Serving the needs of the wealthy!
At this annual, we will bring together private banks, wealth managers and financial advisors to brainstorm strategies on how to build and operate a successful HNW business, how to benefit from the latest economic development and how to improve the client experience in CEE, SEE and CIS's future private banking environment.

Solar South Africa 2012
4 weeks 50 min from now - Johannesburg
19 - 20 June 2012
Meet the Minister of Energy, Elizabeth Dipuo Peters, at the 2nd Solar South Africa and discuss topics critical to the development of the South African solar industry including the ins and outs of the IPP process, environmental assessment and management and the deployment of new and alternative technologies.
The 2nd Annual Solar South Africa 2012 is designed to address the challenges facing the South African Solar industry with practical presentations, and updates from all the key players including successful and prospective project developers, international investors, Eskom and policy-makers including the Department of Energy and NERSA, and many more.
New Myanmar Investment Summit 2012
4 weeks 1 day from now - Yangon
20 - 21 June 2012
(Foreign Investment Law Amendment Bill)
"Business Strategies in the Emerging Tiger Economy
The Trading Show Chicago 2012
4 weeks 6 days from now - Chicago
25 - 27 June 2012
The Trading Show Chicago is North America's leading trading exhibition and conference. This event provides a platform for exploring new advances in trading strategy, quant models and technology. The Trading Show Chicago will bring leading traders, market makers, quant investors, HFTs, exchanges and technology providers together across four conferences and a joint exhibition area.
High Frequency Trading World Chicago 2012
4 weeks 6 days from now - Chicago
25 - 27 June 2012
High Frequency Trading World Chicago is where the leading hedge funds, proprietary traders, asset managers, brokers, exchanges, technology providers and institutional investors come together to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead for HFT. This event is part of The Trading Show Chicago.
The Trading Congress Chicago 2012
4 weeks 6 days from now - Chicago
25 -27 June 2012
The Trading Congress Chicago explores new opportunities in the futures and options industry. Over three days traders and investors will explore new trends, technology, innovative methods of improving efficiency and maximizing market opportunities. The conference is part of The Trading Show Chicago.

Exchange Technology World Chicago 2012
4 weeks 6 days from now - Chicago
25 - 27 June 2012
Exchange Technology World Chicago is North America's first conference designed for Heads of Technology at trading venues. The event will focus on infrastructure, low latency, listing infrastructure, data, technology challenges, and optimization post-trade. Discover the latest developments in trading venue technology. The conference is part of The Trading Show Chicago.
Quant Invest Chicago 2012
4 weeks 6 days from now - Chicago
25 -27 June 2012
Quant Invest Chicago is the only quant focused investment conference of its kind in the USA. Institutional investors, asset managers and quant experts will come together to explore new trends, asset allocation & portfolio construction, modeling and risk management. This event is part of The Trading Show Chicago.
Bonds & Loans Brazil
4 weeks 6 days from now - São Paulo
25 - 26 June 2012
Bonds & Loans Brazil is the only conference that brings together issuers, investors, debt capital markets and syndicated loans bankers. After a sold out conference in 2011, the focus for 2012 is on the development of local markets and accessibility of international markets for local issuers. Join over 300 delegates at Bonds & Loans Brazil for your opportunity to make new business contacts and cement relationships with existing clients.
SuperReturn Emerging Markets 2012
4 weeks 6 days from now - Geneva
25 - 28 June 2012
Meet 350+ senior private equity delegates, including 120+ LPs made up of US, Canadian and European pension funds, European family offices, Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, international endowments, foundations, private banks, asset managers and fund of funds who are investing in emerging markets right now.
FundForum International 2012
4 weeks 6 days from now - Monaco
22nd Annual FundForum International 2012
The World’s Largest Asset Management Event
25 – 28 June 2012, The Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
FundForum International is the world’s largest & most prestigious event for fund & asset managers. It annually attracts over 1,300 of the most influential executives in the industry, and the conference programme is packed full of excellent presentations from over 200 senior expert speakers.
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New Opportunities in the Defined Contribution Investment Only (DCIO) Market
4 weeks 6 days from now - New York
Time: 12:00 - 17:00 EST
Date: 25- 26 June 2012
Get the inside track from DCIO industry leaders, retirement platforms, advisors, and consultants on everything from effective business building and value-add solutions, to the latest news in products, strategies, and regulations.
Cap Intro: Emerging Markets | Macro Alternative Investing
4 weeks 6 days from now - New York
Time: 12:30 - 17:45
Cap Intro: Emerging Markets | Macro Alternative Investing is a highly focused half-day capital introduction event bringing together active investors and successful, growing alternative investment managers focusing especially on opportunities in emerging markets and macro strategies.
At the Cap Intro: Emerging Markets | Macro Alternative Investing, investors and investment managers get what they seek: targeted one-on-one private meetings. It is an extraordinary opportunity to get first round or continued meetings with your potential investors/investment managers underway.
FATCA Implementation for Funds
5 weeks 50 min from now - London
This timely and unique one day conference will enable fund managers to overcome the challenges of FATCA implementation.
Benefits of attending FATCA Implementation for Funds include:
Hear direct from:
• HMRC
• IMA
• Asset Managers
• Advisory firms
Clarify the latest FATCA position:
• Local flavours of FATCA: joint statements
• Managing cross firm FATCA implementation
• Role of service providers
Practical implementation guidance on:
• Client identification processes
• Reporting
• Withholding implications
Agriculture Investment Summit Europe 2012
5 weeks 50 min from now - London
26 - 28 June 2012
The 5th annual Agriculture Investment Summit unites CEOs CIOs, Investment Managers and trustees from major pension funds, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, insurance companies and charities to discuss the diverse investment opportunities that the agricultural asset class has to offer. Regional focuses will examine the fundamentals of particular regions and suggest practical solutions for overcoming the perceived obstacles to investment.
Private Equity Regulation, Tax & Accounting
5 weeks 50 min from now - London
26 - 28 June 2012
Three separately bookable Private Equity events on consecutive days. Gain a comprehensive update on Private Equity compliance, accounting and taxation from 30+ of today’s practitioners and expert advisors. Including FSA and HMRC.

New Frontiers in Equity Investing Seminar
5 weeks 50 min from now - Boston
An intensive two-day seminar providing participants with both the technical and conceptual tools to better understand the limits and benefits of traditional and alternative equity benchmarks, and discussing advanced methods for risk management and performance attribution for equity portfolios.
Drawing on the expertise developed at the EDHEC-Risk Institute, the first part of the seminar will equip participants with both the technical and conceptual tools that will allow them to better understand the limits and benefits of traditional and alternative equity benchmarks. The second part of the seminar will discuss advanced methods for risk management and performance attribution for equity portfolios.
The event is presented in a highly accessible manner by instructors who combine academic expertise and industry experience.
The programme is intended for investment management professionals who are keen to improve their knowledge of the limits and benefits of traditional and alternative equity benchmarks.
Renewable Energy Risk Management UK 2012
5 weeks 50 min from now - London
Following highly successful editions in New York and London in 2011 The Renewable Energy Risk Management event returns to help you make your projects bankable. With a unique delegation made up of risk-focused decision makers and advisors, this is an exclusive opportunity to benchmark your risk management strategy and improve your risk profile.
Fund Management Regulation
5 weeks 1 day from now - London
27 - 28 June 2012
Key Benefits of Attending Fund Management Regulation 2012 Conference include:
Assess the impact and scope of:
• UK and EU regulatory developments
• AIFM Directive operational implications
• FATCA
Benchmark your approach to:
• Client money under new CASS rules
• What is good product governance
• RDR repercussions for the industry
Gain practical guidance into:
• Interplay between the AIFMD and UCITS
• Key risk management priorities for 2012
• Shadow banking activities
2nd Bank & Financial Institutions Special Asset Executive Conference on Real Estate Workouts (Atlanta)
5 weeks 2 days from now - Atlanta, Georgia
28 - 29 June 2012
IMN's series of Bank & Special Asset Forums on Distressed Real Estate continues to be the only place where Special Asset, Special Servicers, REO, Credit & “C”-level executives can meet to discuss the latest CRE workout issues. With 300-500 registered for our previous NYC, South Florida and LA forums, IMN is excited to bring this event and its brand new agenda back to the Atlanta special asset and real estate workout communities.

13th Annual U.S. Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing Forum
5 weeks 4 days from now - New York
30 - 31 June 2012
Again join us and 1200+ opportunity and private funds, LPs and service providers at IMNs US Real Estate Opportunity Fund Industry’s annual conference as we assess the previous year with a view to mapping a strategic course for the this year. Providing a chance for the Real Estate Opportunity Fund Industry to meet, this conference will address the most pressing issues at the core of the industry and is a must-attend event.
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