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Guernsey funds under management and admin exceed GBP 91bn

Wed, 23/11/2005 - 07:11

Funds under management and administration in Guernsey grew by GBP 6.7 billion over the quarter ended 30 September 2005 to reach GBP 91.7 billion. This represents growth of 9.1 per cent ove »

MSCI Barra models and analytics available via FactSet DIRECTIONS

Wed, 23/11/2005 - 07:03

MSCI Barra has signed an agreement with FactSet Research to distribute Barra models and analytics through the FactSet DIRECTIONS platform. The Barra products will »

NA institutions view liquid equity derivatives as cash alternative

Tue, 22/11/2005 - 07:13

A growing number of North American institutional investors are using listed and highly liquid equity derivatives for hedging and investing purposes. This includes »

New name for Liberty Ermitage Alternative Investment Fund

Tue, 22/11/2005 - 07:11

The Liberty Ermitage Alternative Investment Fund Limited is to be renamed to align the fund with the burgeoning event-driven sector. The decision to change the name »

MAXAM and Eurekahedge launch three investable hedge fund indices

Tue, 22/11/2005 - 07:07

US investment advisor MAXAM Capital Management is to launch three investable hedge fund indices in conjunction with research firm Eurekahedge. MaxEureka Asia, MaxEu »

Putting right the misconceptions about Jersey

Tue, 22/11/2005 - 07:07

Ernst & Young's Andrew Dann examines the factors that make Jersey an attractive relocation prospect for UK-based hedge fund managers. The launch last year of th »

Volatility as a separate asset class

Mon, 21/11/2005 - 07:17

Three new volatility futures launched by Eurex on 19 September 2005 make volatility tradable as a separate asset class. »

Barclays and Fortune offer retail hedge fund product

Mon, 21/11/2005 - 07:13

London-based Fortune Asset Management is to offer a GBP 7,000 minimum investment Barclays Bank hedge fund plan aimed at UK retail investors. The Barclays Market Wiz »

Fortis to acquire O'Connor & Co

Mon, 21/11/2005 - 07:11

Fortis is to acquire Chicago-based O'Connor & Company, a specialist in clearing services on US equity, futures and options markets. Fortis will combine its existing »

Latin American hedge fund managers spread their wings

Mon, 21/11/2005 - 07:11

A new focus on Latin American alternative assets among foreign investors starved of substantial returns at home is coinciding with the emergence of a new breed of managers in the region whose skill »