The CFTC has settled charges against Bitcoin options platform operator Coinflip and its chief executive officer Francisco Riordan for conducting commodity options transactions without complying with the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC Regulations. Specifically, the charges relate to operating a
Eurex Exchange is to offer a new interest rate future based on the long-term bonds issued by the Spanish government, starting 26 October 2015. The new Euro-Bono-Futures contract represents an important addition to the existing range of efficient and cost-effective
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has launched a new industry data project, aimed at developing an open-source standard derivatives product identification system that can be applied across all derivatives facilities. That would include trading venues, clearing houses, repositories
In the face of volatility in the surrounding European continent, Germany has remained relatively stable and attractive to many private equity investors. Here, Preqin provides the latest statistics for German fundraising and deals, as well as details of the largest
NewStar Financial has agreed to acquire Feingold O'Keeffe Capital, a private alternative asset management firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. The acquisition will add approximately USD2.3 billion to NewStar's assets under management, increasing total pro forma AUM to approximately USD6.4 billion. The
TeamCo Advisers, a privately owned investment advisory firm that manages portfolios of select hedge funds and other opportunistic alternative assets, has released an in-depth overview and analysis of Special Situations Funds (SSFs). The white paper, entitled: “Special Situations Funds: A
Crystal & Company, a leading strategic risk and insurance advisor, has once again been named Best North America Insurance Provider at the Annual Hedgeweek USA Awards. The award, which celebrates the achievements of the best performing managers and service providers
AlphaClone, a specialist in alpha-seeking investment strategies, has raised USD2.25 million in Series A financing, led by fintech-focused venture firm Operative Capital. The financing builds on a remarkable period of growth for the firm that saw advised assets grow fourfold
Silver Creek Capital Management, an alternative investment boutique focusing on private credit, hedge fund and real asset strategies, has launched a new joint venture with Plum Creek Timber Company enabling institutions to directly invest in timber assets. Twin Creeks will
Liquidnet has launched its new Algo Ranking Model technology, which is deigned to enhance the way institutional traders make their execution decisions. The Algo Ranking Model, built to complement Liquidnet’s recently launched suite of Next Gen Algos, uses innovative technology
