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All seven of IndexIQ’s hedge fund and alternative beta replication indices saw negative performance in May. »

Hedge funds were up 0.7 per cent for May and 4.6 per cent year-to-date, as measured by the HFRX Global Hedge Fund index. »

The Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Beta (LAB) Index was flat in May, according to Dr Jordan Drachman, head of alternative beta strategies at Credit Suisse. »

More Italian corporations, including midsize companies, could issue debt on the capital markets over the coming years owing to changing funding conditions, according to a report from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services. »

Picking the right independent director is not as simple as you might think. Geoff Ruddick of International Management Services (pictured) takes a look at the key things to consider… »

Market Vectors Index Solutions (MVIS) has announced the May performance for its six investable Market Vectors Hedge Fund Beta Indices. »

One of the most important relationships for any new hedge fund manager is with their chosen prime broker. This is who the manager relies upon for financing positions through margining, providing leverage, lending securities for shorting selling activity, clearing and settling trades. For prime brokerages within universal banks, such as UBS, JP Morgan, Citigroup, the level of support might also extend to fund administration and custodial services. »

Gottex Brokers, an interdealer broker in interest rate derivative products and a specialist in Swiss interest rate derivatives, has opened a London office focusing on agency brokerage.  »

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST) has been appointed as transfer agent to NexPoint Credit Strategies Fund, a closed-end fund managed by NexPoint Advisors, an affiliated adviser of Highland Capital Management based in Dallas, Texas. »

One of the biggest challenges managers have faced in the last couple of years has been greater regulation. In parallel with investor demand for transparency, having the right risk infrastructure in place to handle regulatory and client reporting has become de rigeur. »