Back in July, Hedgeweek reported that Hong Kong-based Janchor Partners, founded by John Ho (pictured), had reached the magic USD100 million mark in AUM for its Equity L/S Pan-Asian Fu
The State Street Investor Confidence Index (ICI) increased to 101.8 for July 2018, up 1.0 point from June’s revised reading of 100.8. Confidence among North American investors declined, with the North American ICI decreasing from 104.2 to 103.4. Meanwhile, the
In separate moves, US, UK and India-based investment groups unveiled plans to launch India-focused absolute return funds this week. New York-based Fulcrum Investment
Alternative investment manager Arrow Capital Management has appointed John DeRaimo to the newly-created role of chief operating officer. DeRaimo will assume responsibility for the firm’s operations, including its growth initiatives. He will report to co-managing members Alex von Furstenberg and
The Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) is set to provide real-time market data feed from 23 March 2020 simultaneously with the introduction of continuous trading on Taiwan’s stock market, which currently adopts the call auction trading method during trading hours. TAIFEX has
Hyundai Securities Co Ltd is seeding capital to a new Singapore-based hedge fund, it’s first such foray outside of South Korea and a positive sign for the regional fund industry. A Hyundai Securities spokesman on Wednesday said the firm planned
The London Metal Exchange and LME Clear have launched a consultation on proposed rule changes to enable the progression of their Strategic Pathway. To facilitate the introduction of a broader range of contracts, the LME is proposing rule changes to
Jeff Thompson, who previously managed the Coronation European long/short fund, is moving to London-based Thames River Capital. Thompson
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has hired Andrew Douglas to lead its public affairs efforts in Europe. Douglas will play a key role in representing DTCC’s public policy positions to officials of the European Union and its member states.
Hudson Bay Capital Management has hired Scott Black as general counsel and chief compliance officer. Black joins Hudson Bay from the Securities and Exchange Commission, where he was an assistant regional director in the division of enforcement in the commission’s
