Preqin has analyzed the performance of over 5,200 hedge funds worldwide throughout 2014 to identify the top performing funds. In an excerpt from the 2015 Preqin Global Hedge Fund Report, league tables reveal the 10 top performing hedge fund vehicles by
Pioneer Underwriters (Pioneer) has launched a new EU regulatory compliant product for alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs). This specialist product is aimed at AIFMs domiciled outside of the EU, which in addition to providing traditional financial lines cover, also ensures
FTSE Group has expanded of its established FTSE Infrastructure Index Series with the launch of two capped indices to complement the FTSE Core Infrastructure Indices The new indices are: the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure Capped 50/50 Index and the FTSE
Euronext is to launch a new premium milling wheat no3 contract, subject to final regulatory approval, at the beginning of March 2015. Based on premium specifications, this new contract consolidates Euronext’s expertise in milling wheat and is fully adapted to
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has adopted amendments to its regulations regarding periodic and annual reporting requirements applicable to commodity pool operators. The amendments specify detailed information that must be included in the periodic account statements and annual reports for
Carne Group has recruited Paul Harris, formerly a Director with Brevan Howard, to join Carne’s Channel Islands office. Harris will be available to serve as an independent fund director across various domiciles as well as providing valuable risk management and
First Avenue Partners, a global private placement agent and investment advisory firm, has appointed Mike Taylor to its North American distribution team as a Principal. Taylor joins the firm’s New York office primarily focusing on limited partner relationships in the
Sophis, a provider of cross-asset, front-to-back portfolio and risk management solutions, has appointed René Flor as area sales director for Switzerland and Luxembourg. Flor has 15 years’ experience of the investment management industry, especially in the areas of wealth and
Hedge fund cloud services specialist Liquid Holdings Group is to be among the first group of approved service providers included in the FIS Group Ecosystem. FIS Group created the Ecosystem to assist talented entrepreneurial portfolio managers in the formation and
Law firm Maples and Calder, which advises on the laws of the Cayman Islands, Ireland and the British Virgin Islands, has announced the appointment of 12 new partners across its global offices. The new partners in the Cayman Islands office
