Hedge funds gained 2.38% in February, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge. “Positive signs in the US housing and labor markets coupled with receding risk of a Greek default helped drive equity markets and the hedge
The so-called US Federal Reserve “taper tantrum,” fear of a credit crunch in China, and hot spots of unrest dotting the globe contributed to a sense of market panic that swept both stocks and bonds in June. One thing’s for certain,
The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for March 2014 measured 3.81 per cent, up from 3.38 per cent in February. "As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2014, forward redemption requests remain slightly lower than this time
Agecroft Partners specialises in consulting and third-party marketing for the alternative investment industry, with a particular focus on hedge funds. The firm raises assets globally for institutional-quality managers by utilising a consultative approach within the institutional investor community. Its approach
By Kent Barnes – On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the Act). The Act, which is set to become effective on July 21, 2011, is a
The European Repo Council of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) today released the results of its 20th semi-annual survey of the European repo market, undertaken in December 2010. The survey sets the baseline figure for market size at EUR
TABB Group estimates buy-side firms need to deposit approximately USD2trn in cash and other eligible assets at central counterparty clearinghouses (CCPs) to comply with the new clearing requirement for swaps. “Capital is a scarce resource that cannot be squandered by overestimating a margin call,” says
By James Williams – When the Dodd-Frank regulatory reform law was passed last July, there was probably a degree of denial amongst the hedge fund community as to precisely what the long-term implications would be. Such sweeping changes – forcing
Guernsey has not only followed through its 2002 commitment to observe the OECD principles on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes, but has made substantive developments in expanding its exchange of information network, according to a report published
Robeco Group is planning to focus on growth in the coming years having finalised a revised strategy for the 2014-2018 period. Robeco been working on developing this revised strategy since the acquisition of a 90 per cent stake in the
