AllianceBernstein (AB) has signed a letter of intent to assume management of Visium Asset Management's Global Fund, a multisector long/short equity hedge fund. As part of the transaction, the Visium Global Fund's investment team and certain support staff would join
By Ebony Myles-Berry, International Management Services – In December 2015, the Cayman Islands published the Limited Liability Companies Bill that introduced the Cayman Islands Limited Liability Company (the “Cayman LLC”). The Cayman LLC is modelled on both the Delaware Limited
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) held it’s Annual General Meeting in Malta on 16 and 17 June, with regulatory and market activity taking centre stage. Hosted by the Maltese Funds Industry Association (MFIA), the AGM provided an
TFG Financial Systems, the financial software company specialising in portfolio management systems for hedge funds and banks, has enhanced its flagship TFG Complete product with an “on demand risk” capability. The enhancement supplements TFG’s existing real time risk analytics for
Eze Castle Integration has expanded its cybersecurity portfolio with the launch of its Eze Managed Phishing & Cybersecurity Training Service. Created for the investment industry, the fully managed service combines simulated phishing attacks with online training and reporting to increase
Managed futures traders lost 0.68 per cent in May according to the Barclay CTA Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index remains up 0.21 per cent year to date. “Profitable trading in energy, equity indices, and interest rates were not enough
ThinkForex, a leading multi-asset provider of global derivatives trading will be increasing its margin requirements for sterling denominated currency contracts in anticipation of increased volatility during the UK’s vote on its relationship with the European Union. The EU referendum will
Hedge fund liquidations declined narrowly to begin 2016 after rising sharply to conclude 2015, as investors positioned for macroeconomic volatility in Q2 2016, including Brexit and possible interest rate increases by the US Federal Reserve. The number of liquidations dropped
Such has been the pace of regulatory change in recent years that there now appears to be a degree of overlap between UCITS V and AIFMD as European regulators and the European Commission commit to enhancing investor protection, not just
Changes in the way that client relationships are managed, investment management brands are built and assets are raised and retained are reflected in a new guide for investor relations professionals by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA). The release of
