EFAMA defends role of ETFs
30 May 2011
EFAMA this week defended Exchange-Traded Funds in a reply to the G20’
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EFAMA this week defended Exchange-Traded Funds in a reply to the G20’
HSBC Global Asset Management this week became the first firm to launch a CIVETS fund.
SimCorp has released a guide for investment managers to global compliance and regulations standards. With the imposition of new and updated standards such as IFRS9, Solvency II, UCITS IV and AIFMD proceeding in Europe, along with the Dodd-Frank Act in
Global Derivatives Indices (GDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Markets Exchange Group International (GMEX Group), is forming a strategic collaboration with Tullett Prebon Information (TPI). The deal allows GDI the rights to use TPI’s high quality, independent over-the-counter derivatives data
KKR has confirmed that all necessary consents and regulatory approvals to acquire Prisma Capital Partners have been obtained and that the closing is anticipated to occur in October 2012. KKR announced its agreement to acquire Prisma, a provider of customised
Concerns have been raised by EFAMA, the European lobby for asset management, that the latest consultation paper from the European Commission on UCITS could damage the unified label of the fund brand reported Citywire Global this week. The paper, entitled
Alix Capital, the Geneva-based provider of the Ucits Alternatives Index family of indices, has launched six new single strategy UAIX indices, expanding its range to 11. The UAIX indices are constructed following a proprietary systematic model developed by Alix Capital
Palmer Square Capital Management, along with Montage Investments and Atlantic Asset Management, has agreed a partnership with Geneva Arbitrage Fund. Geneva invests in equity opportunities of companies that are engaged primarily in corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions while
Man Group is to acquire London-based hedge fund research and investment specialist Financial Risk Management (FRM) in a deal worth up to USD82.8million. Once the acquisition is completed, which is expected to be before the end of Q3 2012, FRM
Franklin Resources, which operates as Franklin Templeton Investments, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in K2 Advisors, an independent fund of hedge funds manager. The acquisition will enhance Franklin Templeton’s alternative investments and multi-asset solutions platforms. The proceeds of
