Asian debt is expected to outperform developed market bonds in 2015, thanks to healthy corporate credit dynamics, supportive global liquidity, stable economic and political environments and investors’ demand for yield. Joep Huntjens, Head of Asian Debt at ING IM, says:
Powernext members will have the opportunity from 19 March to directly register their over-the-counter (OTC) transactions as exchange transactions for subsequent clearing with European Commodity Clearing (ECC). Customers can use either Trayport Clearing Link or EFETnet eXRP Straight-Through Processing automated
Gravitas, a technology solutions provider and business consultant to the alternative investment and financial services industries, has released the first suite of cloud services designed exclusively for alternative asset management firms. Gravitas’ cloud computing service provides virtual server hosting at
Deloitte has appointed Bob Contri as leader of its financial services industry group in the United States. Contri currently serves as Deloitte’s leader to the banking and securities sector. Contri succeeds Jim Reichbach, who held the role for the last
XS Investments, a placement and advisory firm for alternative investments managers, has expanded its senior team with the appointment of Steven Tack and Josephine Defty. Tack will join as partner with responsibilities for the Nordic region and Defty will join
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) has launched an initiative to engage with the Brazilian hedge fund industry and announced the appointment of a local representative, Michelle Noyes of BRZ Investimentos.

 “The maturity and sophistication of the Brazilian hedge fund
The SMP Partners Group has expanded its global network with the opening of a representative office in Dubai. The long-established trust and corporate service provider officially opened the doors of its new representative office in the United Arab Emirates on
The February 2015 average daily transaction value on the Euronext cash order book stood at EUR8,247 million (+24% compared to February 2014). The average daily volumes on equity index derivatives were down at 225,995 contracts (-15% compared with February 2014),
February was a risk-on month in markets, with investors deploying capital and equities rallying globally, while perceived safe-haven assets, such as US Treasuries, UK Gilts, German Bunds and gold sold off. The MSCI World index was up 5.9% in February,
Multi-strategy hedge fund manager Deimos Asset Management has launched a new hedge fund management business with a strategic investment from Ares Management. Deimos was formed through a management buyout of Guggenheim Global Trading, LLC, the former multi-manager, multi-strategy hedge fund
