The Alternative Investment Management Association, the hedge fund industry association, is to respond to the UK’s Financial Services Authority’s consultation on remuneration. The FSA published its consultation paper, Revising the Remuneration Code, following changes to the European Union’s Capital Requirements
Quantitative Brokers (QB), an independent provider of advanced algorithms and data-driven analytics to clients in the futures and US cash treasury markets, has added two new algorithms, Octane and The Roll to its suite of best execution algorithms: Bolt, Strobe,
The Hedge Fund Association has opened a new chapter in London with future chapters planned for other major European hedge fund cities. A launch event focused on distressed investing will be held on 5 October at the offices of law
A few weeks ago, when Stanley Fink stepped down as deputy chairman of Man Group just over a year after assuming the non-executive role, it was speculated that he might make a return to hed
Lombard Odier Investment Managers has expanded its fixed income capabilities with the appointment of Richard Walsh as head of emerging market debt. Walsh will report to Stéphane Monier, global head of fixed income and currencies. Walsh has over 13 years’
Canoe Intelligence (Canoe) a new AI-driven solution aimed at eliminating manual data entry for alternative asset investors. Canoe’s technology allows institutions, LPs, and family offices to automate data extraction and data management and refocus capital and human resources on business
Alter Domus has appointed Michael Ellul as Director of the firm’s office in Malta. The office in Malta, which was established in 2010, offers corporate management support to holding and financing companies of investment firms, multinationals, and private investors. Solutions
Unlike 1Q10, the second quarter has seen the fortunes of Asian hedge funds reverse.
Royal Bank of Scotland has launched 2,000 Turbos on NYSE Euronext in Paris, bringing the market total to 4,300. These Turbos are already listed on NYSE Euronext in Amsterdam. The Turbos introduced by RBS offer investors an increase in
BlackRock Absolute Return Strategies, BlackRock’s closed-ended fund of hedge funds, has begun trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange after raising a total of USD275m, just
