New York-based hedge fund company Signal Capital Management is prepping the launch of VX Alpha, a new long/short strategy that focuses on systematic volatility management. The initial launch of the product is based around a Separately Managed Account platform, although
Hedge funds posted declines in December, led by Energy and Quantitative CTA strategies, to conclude a volatile, turbulent year in financial markets, according to data released today by HFR. The year began with major dislocations in currency markets, included steep
Hedge funds posted the seventh consecutive month of gains in May, with contributions from Currency and Technology exposures, according to data released today by HFR. The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index (FWC) gained 0.5 per cent for the month, bringing
Multiple and powerful pressures are impacting the hedge fund industry, but two are particularly prominent: a dramatically increased regulatory burden, and investor demands for greater transparency and lower fees. Far-reaching and complex new rules continue to reshape the environment, from
CTA performance on the whole was flat in May, remaining flat for the year 2017, according to the latest performance figures for the SG CTA indices released by Societe Generale Prime Services. The Short Term Traders Index fared slightly better
Abbey Capital Limited’s mutual fund, the Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund surpassed USD300 million assets under management as at 31 December 2015. Launched on 1 July 2014, the Fund has returned over 23 per cent since inception and offers individual
Independent institutional and private client service provider JTC has extended the capabilities of its Cayman Islands office to offer a broad range of fund administration services, following the completion of its acquisition of GAM’s Cayman Islands fund administration business. Having
Accenture is to acquire Formicary, a provider of consulting and systems integration services for trading platforms in the UK and North America. Accenture believes the acquisition will further strengthen its capabilities in helping banks, asset managers, hedge funds and clearing
Sun Hung Kai Financial (SHKF) announced it has closed on its acquisition of 100 per cent of UK specialist brokerage and research firm North Square Blue Oak Limited (NSBO), following strategic cooperation between the two parties that started in early
Millennium Trust Company has launched the Millennium Alternative Investment Network (MAIN), a centralised online service dedicated to simplifying the custody of alternative investments. MAIN aims to deliver an efficient end-to-end solution for individuals and advisors looking to hold alternative investments
