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Horizon Cash Management promotes Michael Markowitz to president

Horizon Cash Management has named Michael Markowitz as president, effective 24 April, replacing Pauline Modjeski, who has served in the role since 2008. »


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Barclay CTA Index gains 1.11 per cent in April

Managed futures gained 1.11 per cent in April, according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. »


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AIP-Kingsmont hedge fund generated 24.6 per cent in 2012

AIP-Kingsmont Offshore Fund generated net annual returns of 24.6 per cent including a 7.0 per cent dividend distribution to investors in 2012, as per the firm's financial statements audited by Rothstein Kass. »


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Barclay Hedge Fund Index up 0.75 per cent in April

Hedge funds gained 0.75 per cent in April, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge. »


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First FCM completes production testing with CreditLink for pre-trade clearing certainty

The first futures commission merchant (FCM) has completed production testing for Traiana’s central risk management infrastructure for swaps clearing. »


Bill Miller, head of global sales for Drury

Drury Diversified Trend-Following Program gains 8.13 per cent in April

Drury Capital has reported April gains of 8.13 per cent for the Drury Diversified Trend-Following Program. »


BVI International Finance Centre

New BVI fund regime offers distinct advantages

By Philip Graham, Harneys – As a new 'regulation-light' fund manager regime is launched in the British Virgin Islands, eligible fund managers can now count on a simpler application process. »


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Charles Griffin Intelligence launches accredited investor verification service

As hedge funds anticipate the finalisation of a JOBS Act provision that will lift advertising restrictions on hedge funds, they are faced with the new challenge of installing more robust investor due diligence procedures. »


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BGC Partners appoints Jean-Jack Badet as general manager, Switzerland

BGC Partners, a brokerage company servicing the wholesale financial and real estate markets, has appointed Jean-Jack Badet as general manager of its business in Switzerland. »


Mark Pumfrey, chief executive of EMEA, Liquidnet

Liquidnet makes two senior hires to support European growth

Liquidnet, the institutional trading network, has made two senior appointments to its London based EMEA trading team to further strengthen and develop relationships with its community of asset management firms. »


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