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Bill Stone, chairman and chief executive of SS&C Technologies Independent administrators as nimble as the hedge funds they serve, says SS&C GlobeOp

Thu, 3 Jan 2013, 16:04

The advantage to independent administrators like SS&C GlobeOp is they are as nimble as the hedge funds they serve, according to Bill Stone, chairman and chief executive of SS&C Technologies. »

Seedling Bloomberg: Seeding and alternative fund routes for start-up hedge fund managers

Mon, 7 Jan 2013, 19:02

For today’s start-up hedge fund manager, increased regulation and compliance have raised the barriers to entry considerably. Factor in the ever-challenging task of raising capital in an increasingly crowded marketplace and it’s understandable that new managers are having to look at potential seed investors as a way of building early momentum. »

Index Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index up one per cent in December

Thu, 3 Jan 2013, 12:07

The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up one per cent in December, bringing the yearly number to 5.63 per cent. »

Shaking hands Jason Beaird joins Steel Vine Investment Fund as partner and director of marketing

Fri, 4 Jan 2013, 06:25

Jason Beaird has joined Steel Vine Investment Fund, a hedge fund specialising in commodity and stock options based in Nashville, Tennessee. »

CBOE Futures Exchange 2012 trading volume reaches all-time high at CBOE Futures Exchange

Thu, 3 Jan 2013, 14:13

Total exchange-wide trading activity and trading volume in futures on the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) reached new all-time highs during 2012. »
Traders Total trading volume at Eurex Group at 2.3 billion contracts in 2012

Thu, 3 Jan 2013, 10:05

The international derivatives markets of Eurex Group ended 2012 with a turnover of approximately 2.3 billion contracts, compared with 2.8 billion in 2011. »

Trading screens Celoxica launches CME/ICE and Liffe/Eurex futures trading platforms

Fri, 4 Jan 2013, 06:05

Celoxica, a provider of ultra low latency market data and order entry solutions for high frequency traders, has launched its next generation hardware-accelerated, futures trading platform for firms executing low latency trading strategies on futures exchanges. »

James Williams, news editor, Hedgeweek Asia’s investment gurus hurt by China exposure, Asia ex-Japan hedge funds deliver double-digit returns for 2012

Thu, 3 Jan 2013, 20:32

A strong end to 2012 saw Asia ex-Japan hedge funds deliver some solid results in what is sure to provide a welcome fillip to the region’s alternative funds industry. The Eurekahedge Asia ex-Japan Hedge Fund Index ended 2012 with returns of +10.5 per cent, a seismic shift in fortunes in comparison to 2011 which saw losses of -12.4 per cent. »

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CFA Institute/EDHEC-Risk Institute Advances in Asset Allocation Seminar

3 weeks 6 days from now - New York

Jointly organised by CFA Institute and EDHEC-Risk Institute, the Advances in Asset Allocation Seminar takes stock of the latest industry trends and research advances in asset allocation to clarify the sometimes fuzzy distinction between true innovation and mere marketing claims. It also provides participants with an in-depth appreciation of the concepts and techniques that will shape the future of investment management. 

Presented in a highly accessible manner by an instructor who combines academic expertise and industry experience, the seminar strikes a balance between exploration of new models and a study of applications. 

Foundations & Endowments

4 weeks 5 days from now - Illinois

The Foundations and Endowments Investment Summit is the premium forum bringing elite buyers and sellers together. As an invitation-only event, taking place behind closed doors, the Summit offers senior investment executives and service providers an intimate environment for a focused discussion of key new drivers shaping institutional asset allocations.

US Pensions

4 weeks 5 days from now - Illinois

 The US Pensions Summit is the premium forum bringing elite buyers and sellers together. As an invitation-only event, taking place behind closed doors, the Summit offers service providers and senior investment executives an intimate environment for a focused discussion of key new drivers shaping public and private pension plans

Hedge Fund Accounting and Compliance Forum

5 weeks 1 day from now - New York

 Financial Research Associates’ Hedge Fund Accounting and Compliance Forum is aimed at keeping hedge funds of all strategies and sizes well-prepared for this new era of operations and compliance. 

 
Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount.

High Frequency and Algorithmic Trading Conference

5 weeks 6 days from now - New York

 The marcus evans High Frequency and Algorithmic Trading Conference will bring together regulators and top-level executives focused on high frequency and algorithmic trading to discuss how profit can be found in the current low volume environment. By attending, delegates will have the opportunity to focus on the real concerns surrounding the looming high frequency trading regulation.

 

People moves

Handshake Omgeo names Jeannie Shanahan as MD of governance, risk management and compliance

Mon, 17/06/2013 - 14:05

Omgeo has appointed Jeannie Shanahan as its new managing director of governance, risk management and compliance (GRC).

Frankfurt Sapient Global Markets opens Frankfurt office

Mon, 17/06/2013 - 12:03

Sapient Global Markets has expanded its European footprint with the opening of a new office in Frankfurt, Germany.

Globe Investment advisory team launches global macro asset management firm

Fri, 14/06/2013 - 10:05

M L Ballew III and T Doug Dale Jr, principals of Security Ballew Wealth Management, have formed Consilium Capital to manage a global macro investment strategy for accredited investors.

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