A new research paper from Edhec shows how the alpha benefits of using fixed-income derivatives can be successfully transported to a core investor portfolio. The pap
Several hedge funds in Japan are having to deal with inquiries from nervous clients following the news this week that Japan’s financial regulator was widening its investigation into the
BlackRock has launched the BlackRock Strategic Funds (BSF) UK Emerging Companies Absolute Return Fund (the Fund), a long-short equity strategy focussing on opportunities created by emerging companies. These include small, mid and large capitalisation companies that are at the early
Jeffrey E. Devers, John Michaelson and James R.
Two of Asia’s leading hedge funds have made it into Forbes’ latest survey on hedge fund compensation in a further sign that the region’s alternatives industry is capable of
SS&C Technologies, a provider of financial services software and software-enabled services, has appointed Colin Haggart as Country Head for Luxembourg. Haggart (pictured), has more than 20 years of experience within the financial services sector and has been Head of Fund
Data on Luxembourg securities and international bonds is now available via Deutsche Börse’s reference data product, PROPRIS. With immediate effect, the company is o
The Luxembourg government this week approved the draft bill on UCITS IV, ahead of its proposed introduction in July 2011.
Paladyne Systems has announced a major new release of Paladyne Portfolio Master, its combined order management and portfolio management solution. Launched in 2008 as the industry’s first combined OMS and PMS solution, Paladyne Portfolio Master is now deployed by 200
RAM Active Investments (RAM AI), a Geneva-based active and alternative asset manager with USD4.8 billion in AUM, is supporting the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Launched in 2015, the TCFD is an industry-led initiative established by the Financial
