By Nick Bayley (pictured), Duff & Phelps – A few weeks ago I visited South Africa where I met numerous buy-side firms, some with UK or European subsidiaries and some who operated solely out of that country. Apart from the
The US CFTC has issued an Order filing and settling charges against David Liew for engaging in numerous acts of spoofing, attempted manipulation, and, at times, manipulation of the gold and silver futures markets. Liew engaged in this unlawful conduct
Man Group has successfully registered with the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) as a private securities investment fund manager (PFM) which means it can now develop onshore investment products for qualified investors in China. The PFM license has been
Bloomberg Data Reporting Services Limited (BDRSL) has secured authorisation, effective 3 January 2018, from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its Approved Publication Arrangement (APA). Under MiFID II, investment firms trading OTC, including systematic internalisers, are required to make
ML Capital, one of Ireland's leading management company groups, has grown to exceed EUR3 billion of AUM over the last 12 months. The growth trajectory over recent years has enabled ML Capital to evolve from being a leading UCITS platform
Operational due diligence (ODD) is an integral part of winning institutional investment allocations. Being aware of the current focus areas and what is on the horizon is key to preparing your organisation. On 14 September, Michael Merrigan from Shadmoor Advisors
Tim Thornton, COO, Fund Services, MUFG Investor Services, comments on the rising capital requirements for fund managers… Following the ‘too big to fail’ challenges of global banks, it is not surprising to see regulators turning their attention to large fund
On 10 June 2016, Malta burnished its reputation when the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) launched the Notified Alternative Investment Fund (NAIF) regime through the publication of the Investment Services Act (List of Notified AIFs) Regulations in the Malta Government
Bill Prew, CEO of Indos Financial writes on the recent developments with the AIFMD marketing passport and the implications for private placement and depositaries. After further analysis and deliberation, on 19 July 2016 the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
Hedge fund managers are experiencing the ripple effects of new regulations on banks and prime brokers, with hedge funds facing increased trading fees and broader changes to business relationships. These dynamics place additional pressure on margins and are leading managers
