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Gavel and scales UK Supreme Court allows Rubin appeal in seminal decision

Thu, 25 Oct 2012, 06:22

The UK Supreme Court, in the conjoined appeals in Rubin and New Cap, has rejected the modified universalist doctrine that established common law rules as to the enforcement of foreign judgments, do not (or should not) apply to insolvency orders. »

Graham Hall, partner, Carey Olsen Carey Olsen advises Insight on distressed consumer debt fund

Thu, 25 Oct 2012, 06:29

Carey Olsen has advised Insight Investment Management on the establishment of a Guernsey registered fund constituted as a limited partnership, which will invest in distressed consumer debt and is listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. »

Tax Dion launches end-to-end FATCA product suite

Thu, 25 Oct 2012, 06:06

Dion Global Solutions has launched its Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) solutions. »

Beta Credit funds preparing for end of Beta drive, says Fitch

Wed, 24 Oct 2012, 12:11

Fitch Ratings expects credit markets to be less directional in the coming months. »

Investment Sciens Alternative Investments appoints Farhang Mehregani as CIO

Wed, 24 Oct 2012, 16:14

Sciens Capital Management Group has appointed Farhang Mehregani as chief investment officer of Sciens Alternative Investments (SAI) division. »

Research Phoenix Investment Adviser appoints senior research analyst

Wed, 24 Oct 2012, 10:11

Phoenix Investment Adviser, a private investment firm that specialises in high-yield corporate debt, has named Peter Hughes as a senior research analyst. »

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JOBS

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Principal, Independent placement agent
    Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
    London, Curtis Murray Principal, Independent placement agent, UK.  Our client, with worldwide offices, seeks an experienced PE and/or Real Estate and/or Infrastructure fund-r... read more


EVENTS

Mines and Money Beijing

4 weeks 5 hours from now - Beijing

 Mines and Money Beijing is the fastest growing event in the Mines and Money Conference and Exhibition series, with delegate numbers increasing by 80% in 2012.

Over 900 delegates from China’s major SOEs, leading investment holding companies, sovereign wealth funds, private equity funds, banks and brokerage houses gathered at the China World, Beijing to explore opportunities for Chinese outbound investment into global mining development projects from over 30 countries.

FATCA Implementation Summit

4 weeks 5 hours from now - New York

 One-day intensive specifically focused on the demands and complications of FATCA implementation.

Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount.

GAIM International 2013

4 weeks 5 hours from now - Monaco

 250 active hedge fund investors (41% of attendees) including pension funds, endowments, FoHFs, private banks and family offices will be in Monaco this June to meet asset managers. Match your fund and connect with the right investors with the Gaim Networking App and Gaim Select Meeting Maker. Hear from 150 speakers including STATE OF WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM, PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, WADHWANI, RAMIUS, QFS, CHEYNE, STANFORD MANAGEMENT CO…

2nd Annual Bank & Financial Institution Special Asset Executive on RE Workouts

4 weeks 1 day from now - Atlanta, Georgia

 IMN's series of Bank & Special Asset Forums continues to be the only place where “C”-level executives can meet to discuss the latest CRE workout issues. With 300-500 registered for our previous Forums. IMN is excited to bring this event and its brand new agenda back Southeast.

For more information visit the website - Don’t forget to reference discount code “GFM” when registering for 10% savings.

FATCA for Investment Managers

4 weeks 1 day from now - London

 An unprecedented change with significant impact on many levels

On January 17, 2013 the U.S Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released the long-awaited final FATCA regulations.

This closely followed the publication of draft IGA legislation and guidance for the UK-US agreement in December 2012.

As a result, Investment Firms now have an increased level of detail to hand and are moving closer to achieving implementation of FATCA operational compliance. However, numerous and, in some cases significant, additional items are yet to be clarified.

Preparing for the AIFMD

4 weeks 1 day from now - New York

 Ensure you’re up to speed on the guidelines and requirements of the AIFMD.

Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount.

6th Annual Optimizing Operational Efficiency in Energy Trading Conference

4 weeks 1 day from now - Houston, Texas

 Mitigating operational risk through managing data, reporting systems and accounting processes efficiently

New York Non- Traded REIT Industry Symposium

4 weeks 3 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

4 weeks 3 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

5 weeks 5 hours 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

5 weeks 5 hours 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

5 weeks 5 hours 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

5 weeks 5 hours 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

5 weeks 5 hours 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

5 weeks 5 hours 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

5 weeks 5 hours 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

5 weeks 5 hours 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

5 weeks 18 hours 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

5 weeks 1 day 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

5 weeks 2 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

5 weeks 2 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


People moves

Handshake Former SS&C Technologies director takes helm at Netage Solutions

Fri, 17/05/2013 - 14:18

Netage Solutions has appointed Steve Tobio to the position of director of product development.

Darren Stainrod, HighWater HighWater appoints Stainrod to corporate governance team

Fri, 17/05/2013 - 14:06

HighWater has appointed Darren Stainrod, former managing director of UBS Cayman and global head of alternatives, to its corporate governance team.

Andreas Preuss, Deutsche Borse Andreas Preuss reappointed to Deutsche Borse supervisory board for further three years

Fri, 17/05/2013 - 12:03

The supervisory board of Deutsche Börse has re-appointed Andreas Preuss, the company’s deputy chief executive, as member of the executive board for a further three years with effect from 1 April 2014.

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