New figures for the Guernsey funds sector show there is no room for complacency, according to Peter Niven (pictured), Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance – the promotional agency for the Island’s finance industry. Statistics from the regulator, the Guernsey Financial
The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Core Hedge Fund Index closed up 1.31% in February as all of the index component strategies reported positive results for February. The top performing strategy was Convertible Arbitrage (2.34%), followed by Long/Short Equity (2.05%) and
The Credit Suisse LAB Index was up 1.71% in February according to Dr Jordan Drachman (pictured), Head of Research for Alternative Beta Strategies at Credit Suisse. Dr Drachman says: "The Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative Beta Index (CSLAB), which aims to
Maples Fund Services has expanded its middle office capabilities with the launch of risk reporting for asset managers and institutional investors. This offering will enhance the ability of investment teams to gain insight into drivers of portfolio performance and to
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (USBFS) has made an equity investment invested in TS Capital, LLC (TSC) allowing it to leverage TSC’s active distribution services. TSC is a third party marketing organisation specialising in strategic consulting, product origination and distribution
By Debbie Payne and Gary Burr of PricewaterhouseCoopers – On 8 February 2012, the US Department of Treasury and IRS issued long-awaited draft regulations providing guidance on the application of the FATCA regulations. Of more significance is the Joint Governmental
Apex Fund Services has successfully completed a Type 2 examination under Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No.16 (SSAE 16), and under the International Standard on Assurance Engagements, Assurance Reports on Controls at a Service Organization (ISAE 3402). A
Two prominent CTA indices have published positive year-to-date returns for managed futures funds, highlighting a promising start to the year for this sector. The BarclayHedge CTA Index, a leading industry benchmark of representative performance of commodity trading advisors is up
Hedge fund launches in 2011 increased to the highest level since 2007, as investors and managers positioned for 2012 amid intense volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty, according to HFR (Hedge Fund Research Inc). Hedge fund launches totalled 1,113 in 2011, including
By Olivier Sciales – Luxembourg’s Parliament has adopted on 6 March legislation amending the February 2007 law on Specialised Investment Funds, adapting the highly successful SIF regime to European and international developments regarding regulation and transparency of alternative investments. The
