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News

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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Latest Features

Special report: Switzerland Hedge Fund Services 20
Special report: Switzerland Hedge Fund Services 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012, 15:59

Switzerland's fund and asset management industry is gearing up for a major increase in regulation and oversight. Will it remain competitive?

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Special report: Technological Innovations 2012
Special report: Technological Innovations 2012

Tue, 24 Apr 2012, 13:35

The latest developments in hedge funds technology based on interviews with key managers and the world's leading software and service providers

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Interview: David Schofield, INTECH: “Given the u
Interview: David Schofield, INTECH: “Given the underfunded status of many pension plans, an opportunity to realise alpha is critical”

Tue, 8 May 2012, 14:08

David Schofield (pictured), president of the international division of INTECH Investment Management, says that while an increased aversion to risk has led to a shift in sentiment away from active management toward passive investing, investors are overlooking the opportunity lost by going passive, to achieve a return greater than the benchmark. 

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Comment: Sins of commission and omission
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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Guide: Global Fund Media Guide to relocation 2011
Guide: Global Fund Media Guide to relocation 2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011, 17:58

A look at the options available to managers re-examining their current home jurisdiction in the light of the changes that have swept the alternative investment management industry over the past three years

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News

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.


News

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.
 
SAVE £100 courtesy of Global Fund Media.
To register, please book online or call: +44 (0) 20 7017 7200 or email: info@icbi.co.uk  Quote VIP: FKN2325GFMWB
 

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

Successfully Launching and Profiting from Business Development Companies

5 weeks 1 day from now - New York

 Financial Research Associates’ inaugural event is bursting with critical advice, networking opportunities, and practical takeaways for launching, operating and investing in Business Development Companies (BDCs). 

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.


People moves

 Don Steinbrugge, Managing Partner, Agecroft Partners Agecroft Partners hires hedge fund industry veteran

Thu, 17/05/2012 - 11:58

Agecroft Partners, a global hedge fund consulting and third party marketing firm, has hired hedge fund veteran Cara Fleckenstein as a Managing Director.

Fiona Le Poidevin, Deputy Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance Le Poidevin to take over as Guernsey Finance chief executive in July

Thu, 17/05/2012 - 04:00

Fiona Le Poidevin, the current Deputy Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance, will take over as Chief Executive from Peter Niven with effect from 30 June.

Two people shaking hands Harcourt Investment Consulting appoints new Head of Alternative Investments

Wed, 16/05/2012 - 16:00

Harcourt, a subsidiary of Vontobel Asset Management, has appointed Jan Viebig and Georg Wessling to further expand and strengthen its expertise in alternative investments.  


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