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Alternative Decisions launches legal alerts for alternative community

Thu, 02/09/2010 - 14:07

Alternative Decisions has launched a legal alerts service for the alternative investment industry using Linex Systems technology. »

Investment Services UK launches Jersey-based fund

Thu, 02/09/2010 - 12:47

Investment Services UK, a London-based fixed income specialist focused on emerging markets, has launched a fund seeking enhanced returns through access to a portfolio of fixed income securities principally throughout the emerging markets. »

Trading in steel futures on London Metal Exchange sets new record

Thu, 02/09/2010 - 11:56

Trading in steel futures on the London Metal Exchange hit another record level in August, with 24,853 lots traded, equivalent to more than 1.6 million tonnes of material. »

Average daily volume of 7.8 million contracts at Eurex and ISE in August

Thu, 02/09/2010 - 10:46

At the derivatives markets of Eurex an average daily volume of 7.8 million contracts was traded in August, down from 9.1 million in August 2009. »

Frontier Capital promotes Andrew Cracknell to head of intermediary business

Thu, 02/09/2010 - 10:25

Frontier Capital Management, an investment management company that combines both traditional and alternative asset classes, has promoted Andrew Cracknell to head of intermediary business. »

Emmanuel Roman to become chief operating officer of Man

Thu, 02/09/2010 - 06:16

Emmanuel Roman will assume the newly created role of chief operating officer of Man following the company’s acquisition of GLG Partners. »

Global equity manager Javelin Capital is launched

Thu, 02/09/2010 - 06:09

Javelin Capital, an asset manager specialising in global equities, has launched. »

Galtere launches agribusiness private equity strategy

Thu, 02/09/2010 - 06:01

Galtere, a US registered investment manager, has launched an agribusiness private equity strategy that aims to take advantage of a fundamental shift in global market dynamics and a growing worldwide demand for commodities from institutional investors. »

New chairman for the UK region of ICMA

Wed, 01/09/2010 - 16:07

The International Capital Market Association has appointed Simon White, head of senior issuance at Lloyds Banking Group in London, as chair of its UK, Ireland and Americas region. »

Altin net asset value down 0.60 per cent

Wed, 01/09/2010 - 14:17

Altin, the Swiss alternative investment company, has reported a decline in net asset value of 0.60 per cent for the first half of 2010. »

RS Platou Markets selects Fidessa's sell-side trading platform

Wed, 01/09/2010 - 12:11

RS Platou Markets, the investment banking arm of RS Platou Group, has selected Fidessa group’s Software as a Service sell-side trading platform. »

S&P sees boom in water investing

Wed, 01/09/2010 - 11:32

Ahead of the start of World Water Week on 5 September, research from S&P Indices shows the continued strong performance of water-related businesses. »

Julie Bouhuys, founder and chief executive of Concerto

Concerto wins EUR60m mandate from Goodhart

Wed, 01/09/2010 - 10:32

Concerto Asset Management, a manager of US corporate credit based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has received a EUR60m credit alpha absolute return mandate from Goodhart Partners, a multi-manager business based in London. »

Atrato Advisors hires two research professionals

Wed, 01/09/2010 - 10:17

Atrato Advisors, the hedge fund consulting firm, has appointed two research professionals. »

Kneip acquires fund reporting company Co-Link

Wed, 01/09/2010 - 07:07

Kneip, an independent service provider to the asset management industry, has acquired Co-Link, a specialist in fund reporting technology and services for investment funds. »

Armajaro Asset Management names Harry Morley chief executive

Wed, 01/09/2010 - 06:04

Armajaro Asset Management has appointed Harry Morley as chief executive officer, having previously been group finance director of Armajaro Holdings since 2008. »

SL celebrates second anniversary of Life Plus fund

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 16:44

SL Investment Management, one of the UK’s largest full service life settlement product providers, is celebrating the second anniversary of its flagship Life Plus Life Settlement Fund. »

Eze Castle Integration expands to Singapore and Geneva

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 16:07

Eze Castle Integration, a provider of IT services, technology and consulting to investment management firms, has opened offices in Singapore and Geneva. »

Collard Capital launches global macro fund

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 14:15

Collard Capital is launching a Cayman-domiciled fund, Collard Global Macro Fund, on 1 September. »

Only 17 per cent of hedge fund managers bullish on S&P 500

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 12:42

Only 17 per cent of hedge fund managers are bullish on the S&P 500, according to the TrimTabs/BarclayHedge Survey of Hedge Fund Managers for August. »