Azad Zangana (pictured), European Economist at Schroders, on the ECB’s decision to cut interest rates to a record low… The European Central Bank has cut its main policy rate for the first time since December 2011, taking the refinancing rate
Alcova Asset Management has selected Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services to provide a full range of administrative and middle-office outsourcing services to its quantitatively driven, equity market-neutral fund. The mandate from the UK-headquartered quantitative hedge fund manager is the latest
CME Group and National Futures Association (NFA), in conjunction with the InterContinental Exchange (ICE), the Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBOT) and the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX), have formed a joint committee to review how self-regulatory organisations can strengthen current
The Credit Suisse LAB Index was up 1.40 per cent in June, according to Dr. Jordan Drachman, head of research for alternative beta strategies at Credit Suisse. The event driven strategy was the most significant contributor to performance, finishing up
Global growth should remain firm driven by economic strength in developed markets and the backdrop is supportive for higher equity prices, according to a Lyxor research view. The US economic recovery remains on track despite a drag from reduced government
By Marco Martins and Patrick Colegrave, Harneys – The Cayman Islands is the leading jurisdiction for the formation of alternative investment funds, having approximately 9,990 registered, administered and licensed funds under the Mutual Funds Law (as amended) of the Cayman
By Dillon Eustace – 1. What, if any, are the investor restrictions? Irish Funds are not required to have a minimum number of investors, however, certain Irish regulated funds must, depending on the category of fund, and the specific wording
By the Malta Financial Services Authority – Investment services regulation: The Investment Services Act provides for the authorisation of investment services licence holders and collective investment schemes operating in or from Malta. When considering whether to grant or refuse a
The Newedge Macro Trading Index (Quantitative), which represents quantitative macro strategies, rose 2.31% in September, marking the index’s best month since July 2012. In addition, the top YTD performer through September remains the Newedge Commodity Trading Index (Equity), which has
By Caroline Chan – By all indications, Guernsey remains an attractive centre for the domicile and servicing of investment funds. According to the latest statistics from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, over the quarter ending March 31, the net asset
