http://www.hedgeweek.com Syndicates the latest Hedgeweek Features via RSS 2.0. Unysen RSS Feed Generator - v2.0206 Hedgeweek Asia Alternative Asset Partners (Caymans), which specialises in the seeding and distribution of Asian and emerging markets alternative funds, has appointed Joanne Murphy as marketing director for the Asia Pacific region. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:35:08 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261812 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261812 The London Metal Exchange has commenced spot or cash trading, marking the end of the launch period, for both the Mediterranean and Far East LME steel billet futures contracts. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:26:54 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261809 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261809 The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has charged Dutch-based proprietary trading fund Optiver Holding, two of its subsidiaries and three employees with attempted and successful manipulation of three oil and petroleum products contracts on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:21:31 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261800 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261800 Toronto money management firm Sceptre Investment Counsel and Fairfield Greenwich Group, a USD16.6bn hedge fund and fund of hedge funds manager based in New York, have launched a co-operative venture to provide alternative investment solutions to Canadian institutional and high net worth investors. Sceptre will advise investors on alternative investments and distribute Fairfield Greenwich funds of hedge funds. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:01:17 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261746 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261746 Luxembourg-based KMG Sicav SIF has launched a platform for asset managers and advisers to create their own Sicav SIF funds, taking advantage of the regulatory structure of a Specialised Investment Fund together with the open-ended investment company vehicle that is widely used for both long-only retail funds and alternative investments. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:42:29 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261744 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261744 The Alternative Investment Management Association has welcomed the proposals set out in this week's industry report on the state of the Italian mutual fund industry. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:24:57 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261737 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261737 Eurex Clearing, part of the international derivatives exchange Eurex, is examining various formats for the introduction a central counterparty solution for products that are currently handled bilaterally on an over-the-counter basis, complementing current US initiatives with a European solution. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:00:00 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261607 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261607 Citi has announced the appointments of Christopher Greer, Sean McGinty and Norman Escoffery to senior roles in its Americas prime finance business, hires that the group says underscore its commitment to the continued development and strengthening of the business. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:02:46 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261605 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261605 The Managed Funds Association and the Coalition of Private Investment Companies have written to Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Christopher Cox, urging the SEC not to extend its emergency order on short selling beyond its expiration date on July 29, or beyond the current list of designated securities. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:00:55 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261604 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261604 Fund of hedge funds manager Nedgroup Investments has won a USD9m mandate from Dutch wealth management firm Attica Vermogensbeheer for its Premium Portfolio Fund, which has now raised around USD35m from institutional investors since its launch in February. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:51:12 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261603 http://www.hedgeweek.com/articles/detail.jsp?content_id=261603