iCapital Network, a financial technology platform that provides the high-net-worth market with access to alternative investments, has acquired Credit Suisse’s HedgeFocus business. The HedgeFocus portfolio contains more than 20 hedge fund access vehicles representing approximately USD1.8 billion in assets in
By Meghan McAlpine – Given the uptick in new funds being raised, competition for investors’ capital has increased significantly. Investors are being more thorough in the diligence process and almost always requesting more information than what’s presented in a standard DDQ. In order to
Neuberger Berman has signed a partnership agreement with Italian private bank Fideuram – Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking SpA. This partnership brings Neuberger Berman’s UCITS fund range to the Fideuram and Sanpaolo Invest networks. Neuberger Berman’s comprehensive fund range will be
Eurex has introduced Euro STOXX 50 quanto futures as of 21 March 2016. The USD-denominated product allows investors to participate in the performance of the index without being subject to currency fluctuations between Euro and US dollar. The new quanto
Regulation continues to weigh heavy on the shoulders of global fund managers. When asked the question, "What worries you most about your portfolio in 2016?" some 30 per cent of attendees said increased regulatory pressure, with 17 per cent citing higher
All investors are keen to hear where the next market opportunity lies or why a particular investment strategy is well suited to the prevailing economic wind, and this was no exception at the Amsterdam Investor Forum. During his opening address,
For hedge fund investors, trying to enhance portfolios in the current low yield environment is a challenge. As such, strategy selection and risk management are key tools to provide end investors with diversified returns that both compliment their long-only allocations
Peter Agrimson has assumed an expanded role as co-portfolio manager for the Nuveen Multi-Market Income Fund (NYSE: JMM), effective 18 March, 2016. Agrimson joins existing portfolio managers Jason O’Brien, Chris Neuharth and John Fruit. As a member of Nuveen Asset
Following Fidante Partners’ acquisition of Dexion Capital Holdings Limited in July 2015, the combined business is rebranding as Fidante Partners. The business will operate as Fidante Partners and Fidante Capital and comprises an international investment management business which is fully
The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for March 2016 measured 4.26 per cent, up from 3.27 per cent in February. "SS&C GlobeOp's Forward Redemption Indicator for March 2016 was 4.26 per cent, an increase from 3.27 per cent for February
