There’s a lot to be said about getting a fund administration location correct. Get it wrong and you can damage client relationships along with your reputation. Get it right, and growth opportunities can blossom, says Dermot Butler, chairman of Custom
First Trust Advisors has launched a new exchange-traded fund, First Trust CBOE S&P 500 VIX Tail Hedge Fund. A tail hedging strategy, which tries to protect a portfolio from extreme market swings resulting from unpredictable, random and unexpected events (also
FNEX has aggregated in excess of USD40 billion in alternative investment opportunities including investments in businesses, real estate, hedge funds and managed futures accounts. FNEX launched FNEX.com, an online marketplace for alternative investments including direct placements in private companies, hedge
The Credit Suisse LAB Liquid Indices posted mostly negative performance in May, signalling a challenging month for hedge funds according to Dr Jordan Drachman (pictured), Head of Research for Alternative Beta Strategies at Credit Suisse. "The Credit Suisse Liquid Alternative
The pattern of negative money flows improved markedly in third quarter, with the hedge fund industry recording outflows of USD6.16bn – a reading 87 per cent less severe than the second quarter’s, according to a report by Lipper Tass. For
Jonathan Harris, Product Manager – Global Fixed Income, Schroders, looks at the current state of the UK gilt market… Since the credit crunch, the UK economy has embarked upon a slow and steady path to recovery, despite strong headwinds, while gilt
The Hennessee Hedge Fund Index advanced 1.70 per cent in November, taking its year-to-date performance to 22.40 per cent. The S&P 500 rose 5.34 per cent (20.84 per cent YTD), the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 6.51 per cent (17.87
Sadis & Goldberg is one of New York’s leading law firms and its financial services practice enjoys an international reputation. The Financial Services Group is made up of a team of seasoned legal professionals who routinely handle a diverse range
Financial professionals in Germany who have earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst credential will celebrate the launch of the CAIA Germany Chapter on 8 December in Frankfurt. Financial experts, including Armin Sandhövel, chief executive of Allianz Climate Solutions, and Francois
Winner of this year’s Hedgeweek USA Award for Best Event-Driven Manager is Stamford, Connecticut-based investment adviser FrontFour Capital Group. Co-founders David A Lorber (pictured) and Zachary R George alongside partner Stephen E Loukas co-manage the firm’s flagship fund, FrontFour Capital
