Tim Gascoigne describes the combination of intensive research and market pragmatism driving HSBC Republic Investments’ funds of hedge funds. Tim Gascoigne is the head of portfolio management and a member of HSBC Republic Investments Limited’s (HRIL) investment committee. HRIL’s role
By Andrew Harding – Ahead of the World Cup The Economist ran an article entitled “What makes a country good at football?” The journal explored the various components of a successful national side, taking account of GDP, population size and
By Amit Taylor (pictured) & Mel Torode, Estera – The argument for greater diversity on boards has grabbed many headlines in recent years, as companies and organisations across the globe increasingly realise the benefits offered in terms of fresh ideas
The US SEC has adopted three new rules and amendments to several forms under the Investment Company Act that address "fund of funds arrangements."
Fred Siegrist provides a compelling insight into the thinking that underpins the investment processes at RMF, the asset management division of Man Group plc. RMF is a leading provider of alternative investment solutions in Europe, specialising in hedge funds, leveraged
Hydra Capital Management is launching a Global Macro Emerging Market Debt fund investing in external and local market debt and currency instruments of emerging market countries.
LuxCSD, Luxembourg’s central securities depository, has now designated five banks as its LPAs – Banque et Caisse d’Epargne de l’Etat, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg, BNP Paribas Securities Services, Caceis Bank and Citi – to support the issuance process of domestic
Dexion Capital (Guernsey) Ltd, the manager of exchange traded funds of hedge funds, has agreed a global distribution initiative with Deutsche Bank. Gareth James, Global Head of Hedge Fund Derivatives at Deutsche Bank, said: "We strongly believe that the market
Mirabaud Asset Management has recruited Simon Götschmann in Zurich to complete its Swiss equity team. Götschmann joins from Helvea where he was an analyst covering Swiss equities. Götschmann joined on 1 July 2013 and completes the team consisting
Darren Sherman, chief executive of Regulatory Advisory Services and former SEC official, outlines the key implications of the overturned registration rule.
