Algorithmics, a provider of risk solutions, has been awarded a patent for its operational risk capital modeling framework. The patent recognises Algorithmics’ investment in its operational risk solutions at a time when operational risk management is receiving considerable regulatory attention.
The Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index finished up 4.1 per cent in May, with nine out of ten sub-strategies posting positive returns.
US Bancorp Fund Services LLC has named Michael Secondo senior vice president and alternative investment business development officer. Secondo specialises in alternative investment administration and custody services and works at the company’s New York City office. “We are excited Michael
ETF Securities has established itself as one of the true pioneers in the commodity ETP arena. Commodities dominate the firm’s product suite of 278 ETPs with 100 individual ETCs available to investors. As to where investors should be focusing their
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association has welcomed the Class of March 2009, a group of 650 new members who received the CAIA designation during the most recent examin
Blackstone Group’s Economic Net Income (ENI) was USD1.4 billion for the full year 2010, an increase of USD714.5 million compared to ENI for the full year 2009, according to the group’s full year 2010 results. The increase in ENI was
Risk analytics provider Measurisk, an affiliate of J.P.
The hedge fund industry is showing signs of stabilization with a continued reduction in redemption rates and positive performance, according to International Asset Management.
To countenance the idea that any form of economic slowdown in China could lead to an extended period of depressed commodity prices is misguided. Admittedly, commodity prices over the least three years have been poor. But in the view of
Appleby, an offshore legal, fiduciary and administration service provider, has opened an office in the Republic of Seychelles.
