The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, the professional body for the global alternative investment industry, has announced that more candidates passed its most recent Level II examination than at any other point in its history, and it has welcomed
Despite difficult market conditions, Quantumrock’s flagship strategy, Volatility Special Opportunities Program (VSOP), has closed February with +0.49 per cent. At the end of February, the 10-year Treasury yield surged above 1.5 per cent, exceeding the estimated dividend yield on the
BarclayHedge: Best Index Provider – Savvy investors are considering non-bond alternative investments to provide portfolios with an element of diversification and offer protection during major market sell-offs. As they look to substitute parts of their fixed income holdings with hedge fund
NAV Fund Administration Group: Best Administrator – Middle-Office Services – Over the coming year, the hedge fund industry can expect further development in the area of technology, and in particular advancements including accelerated report delivery cycles, more efficient transaction processing, and
Varenne Capital Partners, a global alternative investment manager, has chosen to leverage a partnership between its depositary, INDOS Financial, and fintech risk firm Clarus Risk, to provide a fintech Liquidity Stress-Testing solution. Following new ESMA liquidity stress test guidelines which
Peaks Strategies: Best PR & Communications Firm – In light of increasing market volatility and market dislocations, there continues to be a need and demand for more niche managers to find overlooked investment opportunities. “Newer clients include those that are bringing
Sadis & Goldberg: Best Law Firm – The marketplace is in demand of Alpha and Beta. In view of this, the industry can expect to see strong growth with the launch of open-end funds and growth of assets under management due
Macrobond Financial, a provider of economic and financial intelligence, has opened an office in Stockholm to meet the growing demand for its data, analytics and collaboration tools from the Nordic regions. Read the full story at Institutional Asset Manager…
Horseshoe Fund Services: Best Offshore Administrator – Hedge fund managers are seeking fresh ideas to achieve position returns. This need has driven significant growth in private lending/specialty financing, including real estate loans, peer-to-peer lending and merchant cash advances. “While borrow/interest rates
RFA: Best Outsourced IT Provider – While security has always been at the forefront for funds, this year has tested defence practices and security frameworks utilised by the sector globally. The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed firms to identify and quickly mitigate
