The evolution of prime brokerage in Germany
Since the introduction of the 2004 German Investment Act, there has been debate on the potential growth of the local hedge fund market, and on possible ‘local’ prime brokerag
Since the introduction of the 2004 German Investment Act, there has been debate on the potential growth of the local hedge fund market, and on possible ‘local’ prime brokerag

2013 will be about rebuilding trust in markets, firms and infrastructure through regulation, risk management and strong client support, according to Object Trading, an independent provider of global direct market access. Based on interactions with buy- and sell- side clients

Swiss Seagull AG runs the Crossfire Fund, which follows what it refers to as a trend breakout strategy. Rather than take a trend following or countertrend trading approach, Swiss Seagull uses a multi-directional hybrid trading strategy. As such, it is
London-based MPC Investors has appointed Lee Manzi as Portfolio Manager within its Multi Asset team.
The Paris-based Olympia Group of Companies now controls 100% of UK’s Dawnay Day Olympia (DDO), following an agreement reached with the Dawnay Day Group and the other shareholders of DDO on

Ignis Asset Management’s Absolute Return Government Bond Fund has surpassed EUR1bn in assets under management. The fund, which was launched on 31 March 2011, has experienced a steady growth in assets under management that can be broadly attributed to
Khiem Do outlines the factors that underline the performance of Baring’s China-focused long short fund, which has delivered strong returns.
Beverley Le Cuirot outlines the strong progress made by Jersey in positioning itself as a leading funds jurisdiction within the European time zone.

The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 1.48 per cent for the month of December. Nine of the 10 sub-strategies finished the month in positive territory with emerging markets (2.38 per cent) and event driven (1.98 per

By Simon Gray – The past few years of economic and financial crisis have brought significant change to both the traditional and alternative fund sectors, and nowhere more than in the domiciles chosen by or for fund managers, service providers