Unigestion and Lyxor Asset Management are joining forces to launch a new series of funds of hedge funds called the Galaxy Funds.
Saxo Bank Securities (Saxo Bank Japan), an investment and trading specialist, has gone live with the first phase of its migration to Torstone Technology’s Inferno. Saxo Bank Japan has replaced its legal ledger legacy system with Inferno to support regulatory
RMF has commenced sponsorship of a US long/short equity fund managed by Derchin Management Inc. A substantial sum has been inj
By Simon Gray, BVI Finance – While the popularity of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as a centre for hedge funds is testament to the ease and cost-effectiveness of establishing funds in the jurisdiction, the quality and sophistication of its legislative,
Cargill, the largest private company in the US, has quietly launched a new hedge fund company, Black River Asset Management LLC (Black River).
By Simon Gray, BVI Finance – The crypto hedge fund is a new phenomenon, created by entrepreneurial investment managers looking to take advantage of the huge gains that cryptocurrencies have experienced over the last three years. At present, the sector is
London-based Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein’s Prime Brokerage platform has expanded its range of services for hedge fund clients with the launch of its Macro offering.
By Simon Gray, BVI Finance – A new generation of hedge fund managers are looking to make a name for themselves. But starting a fund, raising money and managing a back office can be a gruelling task even for the most talented rising
The Clearing Corporation (CCorp) and Eurex Clearing AG have finalised the details of their Global Clearing Link aimed as a precursor to the launch of Eurex US early next
By Michael Killourhy, Ogier – 2017 and 2018 were record setting years for Special Purpose Acquistion Company (SPAC) offerings in the United States. Strong demand continued into 2019, with SPAC IPOs crossing the 100 mark by end Q2 2019. SPACs are
