Derivatives exchange Eurex has for the first time exceeded the one million mark in open interest on its dividend product suite. Dividend futures and options contracts outstanding as at 19 July stood at 1,010,417 which represent a nominal value in
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has just released its latest press release on fund performance
By Kavitha Ramachandran – Brexit is a major political disruptor and, despite the uncertainties, it brings tremendous opportunities. London is a key financial centre and it is no surprise that while we wait for the final negotiations to fall in place,
Dash Financial Technologies, a capital markets technology and execution provider, has appointed James Doherty as Managing Director, Head of Equity Product. Doherty (pictured), joins Dash following a nearly twenty-year tenure at Credit Suisse, where he co-founded the Advanced Execution Services
Coastal Partners is to launch a new long-short strategy fund, the Coastal Partners Energy Opportunity Fund, on 1 May. The fund, which will be managed by Wayne Nord
Ampere Capital management has appointed Richard Joslin as chief financial officer with effect from March 2005. Joslin moves to Ampere Capital after six years at Peq
PerTrac Financial Solutions has released PerTrac Analytical Platform 7, a new version of its flagship application. The PerTrac Analytical Platform is used by thousands of investment professionals for analysing hedge funds, mutual funds and other investments, constructing and optimising
On 23 August 2018, Luxembourg’s regulator, the CSSF, published a Circular 18/698 which set out to codify the organisation, substance and authorisation of Luxembourg investment fund managers. Amongst others the Circular replaces Circular 12/546, which detailed the CSSF’s expectations for
The Investment Management Due Diligence Association (IMDDA), an exclusive investor-based organisation dedicated to the professionals who investigate facts concerning investment programs, has opened applications for the first class of its new professional due diligence designation. The IMDDA’s Chartered Due Diligence
Craig Reeves, Managing Director of Platinum Capital Management, outlines the benefits of efficient risk management and diversification. Few private investors will h
