APEX Token Fund (APEX), a San Francisco-based investment manager, has launched a tokenised cryptocurrency-focused fund of hedge funds, allowing investors access to a diversified portfolio of assets managed by a selection of top performing cryptocurrency hedge funds. Investors can buy
Apex has launched a new ESG data and rating service, Apex GreenLight ESG Ratings (GreenLight), and appointing a Global Head of ESG Product to drive development. GreenLight will deliver an in-house developed ESG rating evaluating privately held companies globally, unlocking
LRI Group, an independent investment services company, has added six new managers to its UCITS Platform, forecasting approximately EUR12 billion in Assets under Management (AuM) in 2017. Markets in 2017 have remained volatile and uncertain due to major changes affecting
AnaCap Financial Partners (AnaCap), a specialist European financial services private equity firm, has sold First Names Group, a leading independent provider of trust, corporate, real estate and fund administration services worldwide. The buyer is SGG Group, a leading multi-jurisdictional provider
Singapore Exchange (SGX) has seen strong growth in its FX Futures business over the last 12 months, with the total volume of FX Futures contracts up 74 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to 759,983 contracts in July. Open interest in these
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global representative of alternative investment managers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Insurance Asset Management Association of China (IAMAC), a self-regulatory organisation for China’s national insurance asset management industry. AIMA
By Piers Alexander, Conyers Dill & Pearman – The Cayman Islands is a world leader in the establishment of offshore hedge funds. Its tax-neutral platform, stable economy, sophisticated banking sector, confidentiality and professional financial service industry are just some of the
Carnegie Affiliated Managers (Caram) is to acquire (via its subsidiary Caram Alternative Investments AB) approximately 35 per cent of the equity in Albatris AB (Albatris), with Albatris’ management retaining 65 per cent. Albatris’ ambition is to be a leading investment
Pathstone Federal Street has launched a new environmental, social and governance (ESG) measurement tool as part of its portfolio execution platform: P-Cubed (Pathstone Portfolio Platform). P-Cubed provides the ability to hold diverse investments in a single account, at a lower
By Beatrice Bedeschi – A recent decision by the Chinese government to open up the oil and gas upstream sector to direct foreign investments is likely to rekindle interest by international energy companies. However, impact in the short term might
