Falling margins and rising costs due to volatility mean that order management systems users are demanding more value for their money. The industry’s business and pricing models are changing, and vendors are having to become much more flexible in their
Turcan Connell, an investment, legal, financial and tax advisory firm, has launched an absolute return fund – the third in its stable of unitised investment funds. The Absolute Return Fund offers a number of advantages over traditional bespoke portfolios and
Espirito Santo Financiere SA, Luxembourg (ESFIL), a fully owned subsidiary of Espirito Santo Group SA (ESFG) and ADEPA Asset Management SA (ADEPA) have signed an agreement that gives ESFIL a 40% stake in ADEPA though a capital increase. The partnership
Parker Global Strategies, a provider of alternative investment solutions, in conjunction with BlackTree Investment Partners, a London-based investment management firm, have announced th
Autumn Capital Partners, Jericho Tax Lien Advisors and Eden Rock Capital Management have launched SPR Advisors to provide investors with access to US tax lien certificates. SPR brings together expertise in real estate, institutional fund management and investment technology. Investors
Global investor confidence rose by a healthy 9.4 points from 70.2 in March to 79.6 in April, according to the State Street Investor Confidence Index.
While celebrations are being held worldwide for the birth of the seven billionth baby, questions are being raised as to whether the world’s resources will be able to support its growing population. With this milestone, and the expectation that the
The past week has seen a continuation of the broadly positive results from Australia’s absolute return and hedge fund sector, and with 94 per cent of single funds’ October returns recorded, the average performance (non-weighted) was 1.80 per cent for
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association, an association for credentialed alternative investment professionals, will launch its 12th chapter in Paris on 7 December. The event is open to CAIA members, candidates and financial professionals in the alternative investment space. Francois-Serge
SEI has added absolute return strategies to its goals-based strategic portfolios with the aim of delivering further diversification and exposure to long-term capital growth whilst reducing risk. In addition to existing asset classes, such as equity, fixed income, liquidity and
