Silver Creek Capital Management, an alternative investment boutique focusing on private credit, hedge fund and real asset strategies, has launched a new joint venture with Plum Creek Timber Company enabling institutions to directly invest in timber assets. Twin Creeks will
Liquidnet has launched its new Algo Ranking Model technology, which is deigned to enhance the way institutional traders make their execution decisions. The Algo Ranking Model, built to complement Liquidnet’s recently launched suite of Next Gen Algos, uses innovative technology
"Malta provides an outstanding opportunity for private equity and venture capital managers. It has a flexible LP structure, an extensive network of double tax treaties, a favourable local tax regime and experienced service providers who can provide a cost-effective solution,"
Despite Malta introducing a legal framework for securitisation in 2006, the financial crash meant that it was rarely used until around 2012. But there are signs that securitisation is gaining some momentum locally. This is being helped by a dedicated
Following Malta's implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), it is possible to set-up Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in Malta in accordance with the AIFMD. Nevertheless, the existing Professional Investor Fund (PIF) regime has been retained in parallel
MSCI, a provider of research-based indexes and analytics, is to acquire all of the assets of Insignis, Inc, a data collection and aggregation service for the financial industry. Insignis provides daily automated collection, aggregation and management of financial data, including
Maples Fund Services has been selected by Promeritum Investment Management (Promeritum) as administrator for the Promeritum Fund SPC, an emerging market fixed income hedge fund. Maples Fund Services will provide full administration services, including fund accounting, registrar transfer agent and
Ultimus Fund Solutions’ Advisor Solutions group has been selected by 300 North Capital to provide shadow accounting and other middle office services for the firm’s three hedge funds and its separate accounts. Through the agreement, 300 North will leverage Ultimus’
IRESS has made two separate acquisitions to boost its presence in both the capital markets and discretionary fund management space within the UK. The two businesses IRESS has acquired are Proquote, a leading provider of trading, market data and connectivity
Aberdeen Asset Management has struck a deal with Advance Emerging Capital Ltd (AEC) whereby Aberdeen will acquire 100 per cent ownership of the London-based investment company. AEC focuses on global emerging and frontier market equities. AEC is a London based specialist
