The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) and the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) designed to deepen their collaboration. The agreement focuses on developing activities to create mutually beneficial opportunities for
CRYEX has filed an application with the Swedish Finansinspektionen (SFSA) to become a regulated clearing organisation and create a member-only marketplace with clearing and settlement for FX and digital currencies. Cryex is managed by a highly experienced team of banking
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global hedge fund industry association, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC). The MoU, which was signed in Beijing on 18 June 2014, is the
VOLEX Execution Services has announced VOLEX Liquidity Auctions for traders seeking liquidity beyond the current quotes represented by the US listed option markets. The VOLEX Liquidity Auction uses exchange-sponsored auction sessions to attract liquidity that is not displayed. Many
Alternative investment and asset management firm Garrison Investment Group has selected iLEVEL to manage the firm’s portfolio data and streamline their reporting process. Founded in 2007, Garrison Investment Group focuses on deploying capital in opportunities across corporate finance, financial assets,
Alternative investment manager Lexington Partners has renewed a three-year agreement, or "smartnership," with the Happy Hearts Fund to jointly rebuild three schools in Latin American countries. This marks the second three-year pledge that Lexington Partners has made to Happy Hearts
Global markets and financial advisory firm StormHarbour Securities is to acquire a 49 per cent stake in Japanese hedge fund manager Asuka Asset Management for an undisclosed fee. StormHarbour, an investment bank founded in March 2009 by Antonio Cacorino and
The National Futures Association (NFA) has barred Wealth Creation Investments, an NFA Member introducing broker, and Fox Financial Group, an NFA Member commodity trading advisor, from NFA membership. The firms' sole principal and associated person (AP), Marcy F Javor has
Portfolio analytics and intelligence platform Novus has partnered with Thalia, a provider of hedge fund investment solutions based in Switzerland with USD1.8 billion in assets under management and advisory. Transparency within hedge funds has significantly increased since the financial crisis,
The British Virgin Islands has signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) – its 26th in total – with Japan. The TIEA will enable the two tax authorities to have greater ability to exchange information for tax purposes in accordance
