Interactive Data, a provider of fixed-income evaluated pricing, is to launch a new Indicators Service in July, leveraging the same fixed income evaluated pricing and reference data content that supports pricing and trading functions at buy-side and sell-side firms. As
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) is collaborating with the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to launch the first international extension of the world-renowned CBOE Options Institute. The "CBOE Options Institute at SGX" is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of
CME Group has launched physically delivered Zinc futures contracts to begin trading on 29 June, 2015, pending all relevant regulatory review periods. These new Zinc futures contracts will build on CME Group's suite of physically and financially settled base metals
Ivy Investment Management Company is launching two new income-oriented mutual funds in partnership with Apollo Credit Management that, once approved by the SEC, are scheduled to become available in October. Both funds will include allocation sleeves that will seek to
Featuring the latest data, this extract from the Preqin Quarterly Update: Private Equity, Q2 2015 looks at the rising amount of dry powder in the industry and up-to-date performance statistics. With the fundraising market remaining robust and average final close
Lawson Conner has launched Lawson Conner Guardian, a comprehensive set of solutions to help protect fund managers and financial services firms from the increasing threats of cyber security. Lawson Conner has supported over 100 firms in the past to stay
FTSE has launched the FTSE All-World ex Coal Index Series, a suite of benchmarks that will omit companies that have certain exposure to coal or general mining companies with proved and probable coal reserves. The new index series will assist
VAM Funds has launched the Focused Global Equity Fund, a best ideas strategy incorporating portfolio hedging to reduce volatility and downside risk. The VAM Focused Global Equity Fund is a Luxembourg-based UCITS IV compliant fund that combines two core elements:
The latest hedge fund launch data is analysed in this extract from the Preqin Quarterly Update: Hedge Funds, Q2 2015, which looks at the structure, location, investment focus and strategy of hedge funds launched in the second quarter. Single-manager hedge
Nasdaq has launched Nasdaq Futures, a US-based platform that will initially offer futures and options on oil, natural gas and US power benchmarks, with a fee holiday for the first nine months of trading. All products will be cleared through
