Managed futures gained 0.37 per cent in April, according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. “Profitable opportunities in currencies, commodities and fixed income provided the backdrop that propelled 63 per cent of reporting managers into the win column
Increased commitments to non-traditional asset classes by institutional investors have translated into a bumper year for the European alternative i
After five years as LME’s Chief Executive, Simon Heale has announced his decision to leave the exchange at the end of 2006.
Ken Murray outlines the single-minded concentration on financial stocks that lies behind the Blue Planet Global Financials Fund, which was launched
Barclays Capital, the investment banking arm of Barclays Bank PLC, has signed up to receive order flow from Fidessa’s global connectivity network.
Schroders acquisition of NewFinance Capital, the London-based funds of hedge funds manager, is now complete following receipt of FSA approval.
Utrecht-based Finles Capital Management has launched the Star Selector Fund, with investors only paying a performance fee.
Hedge Fund Research has signed a deal under which Mercer IC and its clients will have access to extensive data on single strategy transparent hedge funds.
Japan’s fund management sector needs to develop attractive products focused on fast-growing Asian economies and shift to a more incentive-based compensation structure to attract key talent, add clients and lift profit margins, according to a white paper by Casey Quirk
