Valu-Trac Investment Management has launched the VT WoodHill Foundation Absolute Return Fund, a UCITS-compliant UK large-cap equity OEIC authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). WoodHill Asset Management acts as an introducer appointed representative to Valu-Trac for work exclusively in
Global financial crises and continued market volatility have transformed attitudes toward investing. As managers respond to the evolving needs of investors and their advisors, previously segregated products and segments are converging, according to a new paper from SEI. Regulated Alternative
The alternative UCITS market saw its AuM grow by 15.6 per cent to EUR184.2bn through the first six months of 2014 according to the Alceda Half Yearly UCITS Review. However, whilst inflows remain strong, performance has tailed off. Through the
EFAMA has welcomed the publication by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) of its Consultation Paper setting out future guidelines on UCITS Exchange-Traded Funds (UCITS ETFs) and other UCITS issues. Broadly speaking, EFAMA supports ESMA’s proposals in favour of
Global asset managers looking to distribute UCITS funds in Asia should focus their attentions on Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
Hedgeweek’s news editor, James Williams – @HedgeWeekJames – has started tweeting this week. James will be sharing his personal thoughts on developments in the global hedge fund industry, and, in keeping with the Hedgeweek ethos, will take a 360-degree view
Vanguard this week launched four Irish-domiciled Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on the London Stock Exchange. The new funds complement Vanguard’s existing ETF range and will give UK investors the opportunity to construct low-cost equity portfolios with greater international diversification. Vanguard
Natixis Global Associates, the fund distribution arm of Natixis Global Asset Management, this week announced the launch of the Harris Associates Concentrated US Value Fund.
Deutsche Bank has teamed up with Omega Advisors to launch a new fund in December on its dbalternatives UCITS platform (which also supports managed accounts an
GLG Partners, the discretionary investment manager of Man Group, is to launch the GLG Total Return Fund. Available to investors from 29 July, the absolute return strategy will be managed by the macro and relative value (MARV) team, headed up
