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Gottex Brokers opens London office

Mon, 03/06/2013 - 12:05

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. »

HSBC’s Jayant optimistic on UCITS growth in Asia markets… UCITS enjoy highest first quarter inflows since 2006…

Mon, 03/06/2013 - 08:19

UCITS funds continue to be one of the most popular forms of foreign-domiciled funds in Asia Pacific according to an article written 30 May 2013 by Sanjay Jayant, Global Head of Product Solutions – Fund Services, HSBC Securities Services. Their popularity, says Jayant, is principally down to the level of protection their give investors and, if they are domiciled in Luxembourg or Ireland – as many UCITS funds are – certain tax advantages. »

Sean Dowling, office managing partner of Appleby (Isle of Man)

Appleby acquires Caledonian’s IOM operation

Mon, 03/06/2013 - 06:33

Appleby has acquired Caledonian Trust (IOM) and Caledonian Fund Services (Europe) as part of the group’s ongoing strategy to grow its fiduciary and administration business. »

Mark C Healy, president and chief executive officer of AST

AST appointed transfer agent for NexPoint Credit Strategies

Mon, 03/06/2013 - 06:00

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. »

Fighters give it their best in seventh Hedge Fund Fight Nite

Fri, 31/05/2013 - 16:00

Finance professionals punched out in an eight-bout tournament at the seventh Xie Shares Hedge Fund Fight Nite. »

Guernsey to co-operate with European securities regulators on cross-border supervision of AIFs

Fri, 31/05/2013 - 14:37

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has approved the co-operation arrangements between the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) and the EU securities regulators for the supervision of alternative investment funds (AIFs), including hedge funds, private equity and real estate funds. »

European certificates market on the rise, says EUSIPA

Fri, 31/05/2013 - 14:18

The turnover of investment certificates and leverage products traded on European exchanges rose significantly in the first quarter of 2013. »

Jeremy Cox, chief executive of the Bermuda Monetary Authority

Bermuda approved as signatory for AIFMD cooperation with Europe

Fri, 31/05/2013 - 14:11

Bermuda has been approved as a signatory for the cooperation agreement with EU member states in relation to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). »

Jerome Lafon, buy side product manager at Misys

Tools that enhance risk management framework

Fri, 31/05/2013 - 12:58

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. »