Cash trading in molybdenum and cobalt began on the London Metal Exchange on Wednesday, ahead of the first prompt date of 21 May. Futures contracts were introduced to the market on 22 February this year, bringing regulated exchange pricing, risk
John Moulton (pictured) will feature amongst the panellists discussing the future of the funds industry at the Guernsey Funds Forum on 26th May in London. The event will bring together industry experts to examine the current issues relating to transparency,
After the elation of the previous month, the stock market exhibited more cautious optimism in April as the S&P 500 index increased by 1.58 per cent but displayed implied volatility (22.05 per cent) that was slightly on the rise, according
The 2010 Guernsey Funds Forum on 26 May in London will bring together industry experts to debate the key issues facing the industry in the wake of the global financial crisis and the aftermath of the British General Election. More
NYSE Euronext is celebrating the fifth anniversary of NYSE Alternext, an exchange-regulated market with lighter regulatory requirements that is tailor-made for small and medium-size businesses. Launched on 17 May 2005, NYSE Alternext is designed to offer SMEs easier access to
Man Group has agreed to acquire GLG Partners for USD1.9bn in an all cash transaction. The deal is the largest acquisition by Man Group to date. Other acquisitions by the UK hedge fund firm include RMF Investment Group (USD832m), Refco
According to the results of a poll by SEI, the majority (63 perc ent) of alternative investment managers are optimistic about their firm’s prospects over the next three years, and of those, a full 50 per cent feel this way
The RBC Hedge 250 Index had an estimated net return of 0.90 per cent in April, bringing the year-to-date return of the index to 2.81 per cent. The return for March 2010 has been finalised at 1.68 per cent. The
According to a report released today by Oliver Wyman, the AIFMD will lead to some re-domiciliation of alternative investment funds to onshore locations in Europe, mainly from European based managers. However, the offshore centres – Caymans and Delaware – will
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