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GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index returns 0.43% in May
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 12:00
The gross return of the GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index for May 2012 measured 0.43%. Year-to-date (YTD) performance is 4.15%, while over the last 12 months, the index has returned 2.25%. Since inception performance stands at 65.31%.
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ABN AMRO Private Banking moves to Overweight on hedge funds
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 14:00
In its Q3 Investment Outlook ‘Gauging value’, published this week, ABN AMRO Private Banking upgrades hedge funds to Overweight from Neutral, citing global macro, CTA, relative value and event driven strategies as insurance against economic and policy risks. Long/short equities retain a negative rating.
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PLUS shareholders approve acquisition by ICAP
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 16:00
The shareholders of PLUS Markets Group have approved the sale of PLUS Stock Exchange to ICAP. ICAP will now work to complete the acquisition as soon as possible.
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EDHEC-Risk Institute warns against “speculative” regulatory proposals for commodities markets in Europe
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 14:58
In a robust critique of a recent paper by the public interest group Finance Watch (Investing Not Betting: Making Financial Markets Serve Society,” April 2012), EDHEC-Risk Institute has taken issue with a number of positions that this paper deems to be self-evident, e.g. that speculators must have a minority role in futures markets; that excessive speculation undermines the commodity price formation mechanism; and that there should be a linear relationship between a commodity’s supply-and-demand data and its price.
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Palmer Capital agrees deal to acquire Invista
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 13:00
The Board of Directors of Invista Real Estate Investment Management Holdings and the Board of Directors of Palmer Capital Investors (India) Limited have reached agreement on the terms of an offer whereby Palmer Capital will acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Invista.
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Private markets – important for the economy and investors, says SFA
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 10:00
Private markets are a key part of the global financial investment universe. In terms of the economy as a whole, they are important for ensuring growth, and they offer professional investors a wealth of investment opportunities, according to the Swiss Funds Association (SFA).
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Upgrade to PerTrac RiskPlus puts investors in control of portfolio risk assessment
Wed, 20 Jun 2012, 06:00
PerTrac, a provider of analytics, reporting and communications software for investment professionals, has released RiskPlus 2.0, an upgrade to its award-winning application for managing portfolio risk.
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Antony Burgess to lead Veritas sales and client services team
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 11:00
Antony Burgess has assumed the role of Head of Sales, Marketing and Client Services at Veritas Asset Management.
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Ferguson and Baz: The limits of macroeconomic policy
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 16:49
In the opening panel discussion at Gaim International 2012, GLG Partners’ chief investment strategist Jamil Baz (pictured) started off by outlining the general macroeconomic consensus.
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Managers should review their relationships under AIFMD
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 16:53
The legislative proposal Level 2 draft of the EU-wide AIFM Directive was released at the end of May, and it looks increasingly likely that hedge funders are going to bear the financial brunt of appointing a depositary bank. Under the Directive, each AIFM will need to hold all of an AIF’s financial instruments in custody, with no exceptions made such as assets used for collateral arrangements.
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Lyxor and Koris offer new investment solutions
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 16:56
Lyxor Asset Management and Koris International are teaming up to design investment solutions for distribution across Europe based on funds available on the Lyxor Managed Account Platform (MAP).
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GAIM 2012 – plenty of business cards required!
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 17:01
Manager skill continues to take centre stage in these volatile times according to GAIM conference director Victoria Chatterton (pictured). With that in mind, this year’s event focuses on four big picture themes:
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Things that gain from disorder
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 17:04
Nassim Nicholas Taleb (pictured), principal of Universa Investments and famed author of “The Black Swan”, delivered a keynote speech on some useful properties of barbells at Gaim International 2012. Noting that the opposite of fragile is “antifragile”, Taleb explained that barbells – a type of investment strategy that sits on both ends of the yield curve for example in bonds – possess this antifragile characteristic, enabling them to benefit from crises.
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Running to stand still
Tue, 19 Jun 2012, 17:07
Gavyn Davies (pictured), chairman of Fulcrum Asset Management, chaired a panel discussion on how Greek elections and eurozone political upheavals are shaping the markets. Part of the discussion was to establish the extent of bullish/bearish sentiment of Gaim International 2012’s audience. Karlheinz Muhr, CEO of QFS Asset Management and Mark Poole, CIO, BlueBay Asset Management, were the other two panellists.
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JOBS
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Sr. Sales Executive
Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
New York, New York IIR USA
Senior Sales Executive at IIR USA ... read more
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Private Equity Senior Analyst, various African locations
Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
, Curtis Murray
Private Equity Senior Analyst, various African locations. Significant pan African fund seeks bi-lingual Analyst ideally with over 2 years sol... read more
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Senior Investment Director
Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
London, Curtis Murray
Senior Investment Director, UK Mid-market fund, London.Our well-respected client seeks a seasoned PE professional with a solid track record of closing deals ... read more
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VP, in-House IR
Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
London, Curtis Murray
VP, in-House IR, UK. A European bank’s PE secondaries team requires a pro-active investment banker with a strong sales mentality to mange existin... read more
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Analyst, PE Fund, UAE
Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
Abu Dhabi, Curtis Murray
Analyst, PE Fund, UAE. An excellent entry point into private equity for somebody with good academic record and solid M&A traini... read more
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 EVENTS
New York Non- Traded REIT Industry Symposium
3 weeks 6 days from now - New York
IMN’s New York Non-Traded REIT Industry Symposium- the meeting place for the Non-Traded REIT and Broker/Dealer community in the East– bringing you the latest on key regulation and strategy impacting this market sector, as well as critical networking opportunities as the industry’s largest dedicated event on the East Coast.
For more information click here. Don’t forget to reference discount code “GFM” when registering for 10% savings.
International Gold Mining Conference 2013
3 weeks 6 days from now - Zhaoyuan City
The International Gold Mining Conference 2013 will invite world major & mid-tier gold miners and leading gold companies from China, countries’ government officials, active investors, and distinguished consulting firms to discuss gold mining trends, evaluate and structure investment portfolios, update the global & emerging countries’ investment opportunities, financial & capital raising strategies, M&A potentials and challenges, in-depth analyze gold & precious metals’ market outlook 2013, as well as advanced & innovative gold mining & development technologies etc.
23rd Annual FundForum International 2013
4 weeks 3 days from now - Monaco
Still Bigger, Still Better & Still Innovating
FundForum International 2013 is the world's largest investment management conference for asset managers, fund selectors and distributors. It annually attracts over 1200 of the most influential executives in the industry and with over 200 speakers this year, the 2013 programme is the biggest and best to date
Outsourced CIO Summit
4 weeks 3 days from now - Miami
This is the only event that focuses in-depth on the key issues involved in deciding to outsource: governance and policy issues, various outsourcing models, vendor selection, due diligence, and much more.
Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount.
3rd Annual Private Equity Operations and Compliance Forum
4 weeks 3 days from now - New York
Whether you’re from a fund-of-fund, a large fund or a small to mid-sized fund, you’ll find immense value by attending this in-demand program.
Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount
The Trading Show Chicago
4 weeks 3 days from now - Chicago
The Trading Show Chicago is North America’s leading electronic trading conference and exhibition. With three conference streams – HFT World Chicago, Quant Invest Chicago and Exchange Technology World Chicago – you can meet with the entire value chain, including HFTs, quants, exchanges, investors, regulators, markets makers and technology providers, in one place at one time. The show also features a FREE exhibit with on-floor seminars on trading technology and strategy. For more information please visit our website.
Exchange Technology World Chicago
4 weeks 3 days from now - Chicago
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. Exchange Technology World Chicago is part of The Trading Show Chicago, which also features HFT World Chicago and Quant Invest Chicago. For more information please visit our website.
High Frequency Trading World Chicago
4 weeks 3 days from now - Chicago
High Frequency Trading World Chicago is where leading HFTs, funds, proprietary traders, asset managers, brokers, exchanges and investors come to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead for HFT. HFT World Chicago is part of The Trading Show Chicago, which also features Exchange Technology World Chicago and Quant Invest Chicago. For more information please visit our website.
Quant Invest Chicago
4 weeks 3 days from now - Chicago
Quant Invest Chicago is the leading investment strategy conference for quant investors and their managers. This is where institutional investors, asset managers and quant experts come to explore new trends, asset allocation, portfolio construction, modeling and risk management. Quant Invest Chicago is part of The Trading Show Chicago, which also features HFT World Chicago and Exchange Technology world Chicago. For more information please visit our website.
Asset Allocation for Insurance APAC
4 weeks 3 days from now - Hong Kong
This marcus evans conference offers the ideal platform in which to share and discuss the latest developments in asset allocation strategies for insurance companies to gain a competitive edge by proactively optimizing, managing and growing their portfolios, and remain compliant to Solvency II and its equivalents in a low interest and inflation environment.
Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing
4 weeks 4 days from now - New York
12:30pm - 6:00pm
Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing is a highly focused capital introduction event bringing together active investors and successful, growing alternative investment managers focusing especially on opportunities in emerging markets.
At the Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing, investors and investment managers get what they need in their allocation and capital raising efforts: targeted private meetings. It is an extraordinary opportunity to get first round or continued meetings with your potential investors/investment managers underway.
DCIO Market Share Summit
4 weeks 4 days from now - Miami
Interact directly with consultants, advisors, platforms, and DCIO thought leaders as they discuss the keys to success in the retirement planning industry.
Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount.
Agriculture Investment Summit 2013
4 weeks 5 days from now - London
Agriculture Investment Summit is where you will meet leading agriculture investors and key stakeholders who are committed to promoting sustainable and responsible investing in agriculture. The 6th annual conference is a forum for investors, managers and producers to forge solid relationships and make profitable and investment decisions.
Funds Taxation Ireland
4 weeks 5 days from now - Dublin
Providing technical updates and guidance on key funds taxation challenges
The Fund Taxation Ireland Forum has been specifically structured to provide a concise, but comprehensive, update on key tax developments impacting the Irish Funds Industry. In just one day, clarify your understanding and gain technical
guidance on essential issues, including:
• FATCA and other trends towards more tax
transparent regimes
• Investor tax reporting developments in differing
jurisdictions
• Financial transaction taxes (FTT) and other key
European developments
• Withholding and capital gains and other
investment tax changes
European and International Restructuring 2013
5 weeks 4 days from now - London
This conference will look at the latest leading authorities in the restructuring area, techniques for restructuring European and International corporate groups as well as likely developments in the future for finance documentation and processes for dealing with future restructuring waves.
Quote VIP Code FKW82383PEWL for your exclusive 10% discount
Quantitative Trade Summit 2013
5 weeks 4 days from now - Shanghai
Quantitative Trade Summit 2013 is a professional conference concentrating on domestic Quantitative Trading environment and development. Over 200 decision makers and experts (on quantitative investment, trading, IT and financial engineering) from the fund management, securities, futures companies and exchanges are expected to involve in the summit to have brilliant presentations and discussions about trading strategy portfolio, trading platform, risk management, algo trading, exchanges technology, high-frequency trading and so on forth.
Restructuring and Turnaround 2013
5 weeks 5 days from now - London
Bringing you Insight from the Experts in Restructuring & Turnaround Investing
This event promises to be the key gathering of Restructuring & Recovery practitioners this year.
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