The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 0.69% in July compared to a loss of more than 2% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average Total Return Index. Six out of ten strategies posted positive performance for the
F&C Alternative Investments, the single strategy hedge fund division of F&C Asset Management, has expanded its range of products with the launch of F&C Zircon, a systematic Eur
Now in its 14th successful year, the flagship GAIM International is undoubtedly the world’s biggest and most senior gathering of alternative investment players – no fewer than 1,200 delega
By Joseph Saliba, MamoTCV Advocates – As an EU Member State, Malta has to confront the continuous challenge of remaining up to speed with all the legislative and regulatory changes being enacted by the EU, the latest of which being
Close Brothers is to acquire three business lines, including fund administration, from Scotiabank’s operations in the Cayman Islands, continuing the expansion of Close Brother (Cayman) tha
Hedge fund flows as measured by the GlobeOp Capital Movement Index were negative 0.2% in July. "July flows again reflected quarterly re-allocations by investors. Outflows slightly exceeded inflows for the month, while total outflows have been remarkably similar on the
OneChicago, an electronic exchange for trading single-stock futures, has launched trading of futures on the PowerShares QQQ and iShares Russell 2000 exchange-traded funds, adding to a rost
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced that the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has certified plans to provide clearing services for certain credit default swap contracts th
By James Williams – There’s no question that Malta has come a long way as a fund jurisdiction since it entered the EU in May 2004. Political stability, a strong banking system and a business-friendly regulator in the form of
Amid the clamour of international investors for access to emerging markets such as Latin America, India and China over the past couple of years, Africa – South Africa excepted – has largely passed
