With oil prices fast approaching USD130 a barrel and a global food crisis looming, the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is scrutinising the role of financi
With the successful roll-out of its optional Enhanced Transaction Solution interface last month, international derivatives exchange Eurex says it has achieved another key milestone of the
Acting on instruction from a leading European institutional fund manager, Carey Olsen has established an unregulated eligible investor fund in Jersey, the first vehicle of its kind to be c
International law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP has announced plans to open an office in Hong Kong and further expand its international footprint.
The Alternative Investment Management Association has appointed Sean Simon of Ivy Asset Management as the new Aima Council representative of its US members and as a member of the associati
Hedge funds lost 2.98% in May, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index compiled by BarclayHedge. The Index remains up 1.77% in 2012. “Falling equity prices worldwide weighed heavily on hedge fund performance in May,” says Sol Waksman (pictured), founder
New York-based hedge fund consultant Atrato Advisors has added to its team, recently hiring Jinah Jang as an analyst. Jang, a quantitative specialist, had previously worked as an analyst at fund-of-funds Argus Advisors and at Schafer Cullen Capital Management. Her appointment
During 2018 UMB Fund Services continued to see growth in liquid alternatives and was able to further solidify its position as a leading administrator for registered alternative products. Over the course of the year the firm successfully partnered with clients to
In asset driven organisations, such as hedge fund and private equity firms, efficient and productive operations are critical, both on a daily basis and over time. This year’s winner for global shadow accounting firm, Viteos, understands alternatives operations in depth.
GlobeOp Financial Services has announced the enhancement of its investor relations services for funds domiciled in the Cayman Islands through the appointment of former funds regulator Gary
