Systematic global macro strategies have become a more popular feature in recent years as quant managers leverage improved technology and modelling tools to generate uncorrelated returns. Anoosh Lachin and Asif Noor, co-portfolio managers of Aspect Capital’s Systematic Global Macro programme
The European Energy Exchange (EEX) increased volumes on its power derivatives markets by 35 per cent to 331.9 TWh in April (April 2018: 246.6 TWh). In particular, volumes traded in the German Phelix-DE product (232.2 TWh, +82 per cent) contributed
GFI Market Data, a division of GFI Group Inc (NYSE: GFIG) and QUICK Corp have signed an agreement whereby GFI will supply QUICK with credit derivatives market data as of 23 April, 2012. GFI Group, via its GFI Market
This week saw the launch of a new UCITS IV platform by Bryan, Garnier Asset Management (BGAM). The Bryan Garnier Umbrella Fund SICAV plc is domiciled in Malta and externally managed by Paris-based BGAM, who are regulated by the Autorité
Eurex Clearing and Pirum Systems announced have entered into a Connectivity Agreement to facilitate access to Eurex Clearing’s upcoming CCP service for securities lending. Pirum Systems is an acknowledged market leader in automating post-trade processes for the securities finance industry.
BTIG, a financial services firm specialising in institutional trading and related brokerage services, has secured a strategic investment from CLSA. BTIG and its global affiliates will continue to operate as fully independent organisations. CLSA, an Asian independent brokerage and
JP Morgan Asset Management has moved swiftly with an announcement this week that it has gone live with Key Investor Information Documents (KIID) for its Lux-domiciled suite of UCITS funds.
San Francisco-based Matthews International Capital Management LLC, America’s largest dedicated Asia investment specialist, has started to offer a number of its Lux-domiciled UCITS on <
London-based Kestrel Investment Partners announced this week the launch of a new global multi-asset UCITS IV fund; the Kestrel Global
Lugano-based SwissWealth Management has launched its first alternative UCITS fund of funds which aims to avoid hedge fund replica strategies reported Citywire Global this week.
