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Hedge funds redeem USD5.2bn in December 2011

Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 16:58

Hedgeweek

Hedge funds redeemed an estimated USD5.2 billion in December 2011 and underperformed the S&P 500 for the year, according to figures released gy BarclayHedge and TrimTabs Investment Research. Industry assets fell to USD1.64 trillion, down 7.7% for 2011, and hit their lowest level since February 2010.

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Finisterre Capital launches first dedicated EM equity fund

Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 14:00

Hedgeweek

Finisterre Capital, the long/short emerging market total return specialist, has launched the Finisterre Equity Fund. Joint Portfolio Managers of the new fund are Alistair Candlish and Edward Cole, who joined Finisterre in August, 2011. The duo was hired as a team from Newsmith, where they were partners in the firm and jointly ran Newsmith’s EM equity fund.

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SEB merges Key Asset Management with in-house team

Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 14:35

Hedgeweek

SEB has integrated its offering within alternative investments by merging the SEB-owned London boutique Key Asset Management unit with the SEB Alternative Investment Team (AIT) in Stockholm . 

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Asian hedge funds top equity markets again in 2012, says HFR

Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 14:49

Hedgeweek

Asian hedge funds outperformed volatile regional equity markets in 2011, marking the second consecutive year of such outperformance, according to data released by HFR (Hedge Fund Research). 

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UCITS in Ireland

Sun, 26 Feb 2012, 10:17

Hedgeweek

Ireland presents the international investment funds industry with an unparalleled set of attractions both as a domicile for UCITS and for the enterprises providing services to them, according to law firm Mason Hayes & Curran.

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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

Now is the time to re-domicile or co-domicile funds in Guernsey

Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 10:17

Hedgeweek

Fiona Le Poidevin (pictured), Deputy Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance – the promotional agency for the Island’s finance industry – explores why conditions are right to consider re-domiciling or co-domiciling funds in Guernsey.

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SwapClear announces USD34 billion cleared in client business in January 2012

Wed, 8 Feb 2012, 06:00

Hedgeweek

LCH.Clearnet Limited’s interest rate swap (IRS) clearing service, SwapClear, cleared USD34 billion in total notional client business in January across seven of the 17 currencies currently available.

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Competing on speed and the impact of market exchange fragmentation on asset price

Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 16:13

Hedgeweek

At last month’s Lyxor 4th Annual Hedge Fund Conference in Paris, an interesting paper dealing with the way that market exchanges operate in single and fragmented markets and the social consequences that investing in speed has on investors, was presented by Emiliano Pagnotta (pictured). The paper, “Competing on Speed”, was written by Pagnotta and Thomas Philippon, both of NYU Stern School of Business.

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HSBC Alternative Investments Limited (HAIL) remains defensive in 2012 while risk on – risk off sentiment remains

Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 14:05

Hedgeweek

January was a relatively successful month across strategies for the stable of funds managed by HSBC Alternative Investments Limited (HAIL), although the mood was more one of cautious optimism during a breakfast presentation hosted on Thursday 2 February by Peter Rigg (pictured), Global Head of the HSBC Alternative Investment Group, and William Benjamin, Head of European Research.

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Aquila Capital’s Risk Parity 7 Fund hits four-year milestone

Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 12:00

Hedgeweek

Aquila Capital’s AC Risk Parity 7 Fund has reached a four year track record of consistently positive year-on-year returns.

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GlobeOp appoints Tim Ridley, former CIMA chairman, to Cayman subsidiary board

Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 16:00

Hedgeweek

GlobeOp Financial Services has appointed Tim Ridley to its Cayman Islands subsidiary board. Ridley, the former chairman of the Cayman Island Monetary Authority (CIMA) and a former senior partner of Maples and Calder, was appointed following the recent resignation of Gary Linford.

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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

Rogge Global Partners joins forces with Alfi Partners to expand distribution in French-speaking Europe

Tue, 7 Feb 2012, 10:00

Hedgeweek

Alfi Rogge Partners – a new joint venture between Rogge Global Partners and Alfi Partners – has established offices for marketing and client service in both Paris and Geneva in order to develop and service its business in French-speaking Europe and capitalise on the growing demand in the region for global fixed income.

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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 37 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 37 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 37 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 37 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 37 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 37 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 37 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 37 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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