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Advisers consider managed futures a critical component of client portfolios, according to an adviser survey commissioned by Altegris Advisers, a provider of alternative investments.
Findings of the Altegris Managed Futures Survey, conducted at InvestmentNews' Alternative Investments Conference in November 2016, revealed that almost half of advisers surveyed (46 per cent) currently use managed futures in their client accounts.
More than two in five advisers (41 per cent) plan to increase their current allocation to managed futures in 2017.
One fourth of respondents (25 per cent) indicated they use managed futures primarily to diversify traditional equity and fixed income
- 20/12/2016
Independent trust, fund, real estate and corporate services provider First Names Group has promoted Karen O’Hanlon to managing director of its Singapore business.
The appointment is effective immediately.
O’Hanlon will lead the team in Singapore, continuing to build on the foundations developed over her last two years as director with First Names Group.
O’Hanlon has nearly 30 years of global experience providing trust services to corporates and family businesses.
“Karen is a highly experienced professional who I am certain will be an invaluable asset as we continue to attract new business and deepen our footprint in the
- 19/12/2016
ifund and fundinfo have launched Digital-Advisor, a cloud-based system for fund selection.
The tool scores active and passive funds based on scientific criteria derived from up-do-date and in-depth research on a wide range of success factors.
It analyses data about fund houses, fund managers and their investment processes, then combines the results with an investor’s preferences and convictions to instantly generate a list of recommended mutual funds and ETFs.
Fund analysts can use Digital-Advisor to obtain a short-list of attractive funds which they can evaluate in greater detail with fund managers. Banks can use the plug-in within their
- 19/12/2016
The Cyprus Investment Funds Association (CIFA), a representative industry body of over 230 members based in Cyprus, has become an associate member of the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA).
ICMA, the association for the global sell-side and buy-side industry, will support the development of Cyprus’ position as an emerging European funds jurisdiction.
CIFA’s affiliation with the ICMA follows its upgrade to full member status of the National Association of the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA), granted in June 2016.
CIFA’s accession to the ICMA follows a number of recent measures that have enhanced the legislative and
- 19/12/2016
- 19/12/2016
Hedge fund managers are feeling the pressure from changing investor demands, with 48 per cent of investors globally expecting to shift their investments from traditional hedge funds to other alternative products over the next three to five years, according to an EY survey.
"Hedge funds are experiencing slow growth globally," says Fraser Whale, EY's Canadian alternative funds leader. "With an abundance of low-fee investment options and savvy investors pushing for fee transparency, we're seeing a bit of a fight for growth, in Canada, too. Investors have more options than ever in the alternatives marketplace, and fund managers really need to
- 19/12/2016
Perhaps it is apt that Protégé Partners, LLC is located above the world-renowned Museum of Modern Art in New York given that its modus operandi is to find the best and most creative talents in the hedge fund industry.
Some seed investors look for portfolio managers with proven skills in investing, not running businesses or dealing with clients.
"We want them to do all three. We want them to be great portfolio managers/analysts, great at running a business, great at dealing with clients: we want the whole package. We are looking for Renaissance men and women who are multi-talented," says Jeffrey
- 19/12/2016
Global Advisors Investment Fund (GABI) has been admitted to the Official List of the Channel Islands Securities Exchange (CISE), becoming the first regulated bitcoin fund to be listed on any exchange globally.
The CISE has approved the admission to listing of all of the redeemable participating no par value shares of the open ended fund, which is managed by Global Advisors (Jersey) Limited.
GABI was launched in 2014 as the world’s first regulated bitcoin fund when it received certification as an Expert Fund from the Jersey Financial Services Commission.
Its listing on the CISE means that it joins
- 19/12/2016
- 19/12/2016
SS&C Technologies, a provider of financial services software and software-enabled services, has acquired Conifer Financial Services, an independent asset services firm, for an aggregate purchase price of USD88.5 million.
Senior management of Conifer will continue to lead the business.
Conifer has 200 clients worldwide representing USD110 billion of combined assets under administration (AUA). Headquartered in San Francisco and with offices in New York, Singapore and Nova Scotia, Conifer services pensions, endowments, foundations, family offices, RIAs, traditional asset managers, private equity and hedge funds.
The acquisition strengthens SS&C's market position on the West Coast and provides a wider array
- 16/12/2016
- 16/12/2016
Man Group is marking the 25th anniversary of Man FRM, a global alternatives investment specialist with USD12.8 billion of funds under management.
FRM was founded in 1991 in London as a hedge fund research consultancy and in 1997 launched its first client partnership solution and its flagship commingled portfolio product.
In 1998 the firm expanded into managed accounts to better serve clients and the firm’s own investment needs. In 2000 it was behind the development of the MSCI hedge fund indices in collaboration with Morgan Stanley.
In 2012, FRM was acquired by Man Group and combined with the
- 16/12/2016
- 16/12/2016
BNY Mellon has migrated its clients’ assets to direct accounts with Monte Titoli, using its connection to TARGET2-Securities (T2S).
As a directly connected participant (DCP) to T2S, BNY Mellon will settle transactions in listed securities, such as equities and fixed income with Monte Titoli.
BNY Mellon will also provide clients with portfolio servicing activities, including corporate actions, income processing, tax and proxy voting. Previously BNY Mellon settled transaction in the Italian market through sub-custodian services.
Monte Titoli is the authorised central securities depositary (CSD) for centralised administration, settlement and ancillary services in the Italian market.
“We are
- 16/12/2016
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