A number of leading European asset management firms have declared their intention to trade the Euro-denominated Interest Rate Swap Constant Maturity Futures (CMF) contracts on GMEX Exchange via their prime brokers. These include Lyxor Asset Management and Old Mutual Global
The European Energy Exchange (EEX) and the Kazakh commodity exchange Caspi JSC have concluded a cooperation agreement. Signed on 15 May 2014 at the International Carbon Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan, both companies expressed their joint commitment to develop exchange-based emissions
Hedge Connection, the alternative investment platform connecting investment managers with asset allocators, has selected five charities to benefit from The Pitch, a “Shark Tank” style asset allocation competition. Each competing investment manager will donate to one of the five
The international credit rating agency, Standard & Poor’s, has updated its rating of Guernsey following December’s GBP330 million bond issue for the inaugural States of Guernsey Bond. Guernsey remains at AA+ (Stable outlook), which represents an excellent assessment. It highlights
Minnesota federal Chief Judge Michael J. Davis has incarcerated US Commodity Futures Trading Commission defendant Trevor G. Cook for violating the court’s asset freeze order against him by dissipating funds and failing to surrender more than USD35m in assets. The
Alter Domus, a provider of fund and corporate services for alternative investment funds and multinational corporations, has been authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) to act as a depositary. Alter Domus has been issued with a Category 4b
Custom House Fund Services has opened a new Hong Kong office, significantly expanding its presence in Asia-Pacific and offering for hedge and private equity funds operating within the region. With the addition of Hong Kong, Custom House now serves its
The Cayman Islands and Hong Kong based boutique legal firm Travers Thorp Alberga has continued its recruitment drive with the addition of a new partner and two senior associates to the firm’s team. Senior Partner Anthony Travers, says: “The results
London-based alternative investment manager Omni Partners, has held the first close of its second secured lending fund, Omni Secured Lending Fund II (OSL II), with initial commitments of USD45 million. OSL II is targeting a total fundraise of USD250 million
Fund governance firm DMS Offshore Investment Services is expanding its operations in Europe to take advantage of new opportunities in the alternative investment funds market. DMS intends to create 50 new roles in fund governance and risk management at its
