The latest quarterly research on the Ucits hedge funds industry published by Alix Capital reveals a 7.5 per cent increase in the total assets managed by Ucits hedge funds to EUR129bn, an increase of 18.3 per cent over the last
Peppercomm Strategic Communications has acquired Walek & Associates, an independent financial, capital markets and investor relations firm. The move combines Peppercomm’s full suite of integrated marketing and communications offerings, including creative design, digital, social media, experiential and strategic licensing,
Swiss-based Pharus Management has launched Pharus Management Luxembourg SA to manage UCITS compliant SICAVs, specialized investment funds and alternative funds under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, reported Investment Europe this week. Funds wishing to take advantage of the European
Hassans, the Gibraltar based international law firm, is pleased to announce the completion of its 10th fund transaction, raising EUR1.45 billion since July 2011. These fund transactions cover sectors, such as Chinese securities, Online Gaming applications, African Resources, Private Equity/Real
PIMCO has launched the PIMCO GIS Credit Absolute Return Fund for investors seeking a global, diversified strategy that is focused on absolute return and not constrained by a benchmark. The PIMCO GIS Credit Absolute Return Fund, which has a “go-anywhere”
Van Eck Associates has acquired a hedge fund beta business and team from Lyster Watson, and will be offering a suite of strategies called Trackers. Trackers are hedge-style beta strategies based on indexes developed using a patented methodology and proprietary
San Diego-based Brandes Investment Partners has launched a Dublin-domiciled emerging market equity fund reported Citywire Global this week.
Amber Capital has launched Amber Equity Fund – a UCITS version of the Amber Italia Equity Fund – on the Alpha UCITS platform. The Amber Equity Fund is managed by Amber Capital Italia SGR, a Milan based asset management company
The ordinary shareholders of LME Holdings have approved all the resolutions required in connection with the proposed scheme of arrangement to implement the acquisition of LME Holdings by Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (HKEx). At the LME court meeting a
Liontrust Asset Management Plc has named Singer Capital Markets (Singers) as the company’s financial adviser and corporate broker with immediate effect. This is a key appointment in Liontrust’s strategy to raise its profile among analysts and institutional investors as it
