Funds
Monday 19 March saw New York-based GSB Podium Advisors launch a UCITS version of its global market neutral equity long/short strategy, prior to which it had been running solely in the form of three
Pictet Asset Management this week launched the Pictet-Global Flexible Allocation fund, a Lux-domiciled UCITS fund.
Swedish fund selectors look like they’ll be favouring hedge funds as part of their investment strategies but alternative UCITS funds may struggle a
Bernheim, Dreyfus & Co has appointed Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoAML) as an additional prime broker for its Diva Synergy Fund and Diva Synergy UCITS Fund.
Man Group Plc this week launched the Man Commodities Fund, offering institutional investors exposure to global commodity markets in a UC
Legg Mason is planning to launch a UCITS version of its global high yield fund, managed by its US subsidiary Brandywine Global, reported Citywire Global this week.
Hong Kong-based Value Partners, one of Asia’s largest hedge fund managers with some USD7.7billion in assets under management is preparing to launch a UCITS-com
Man Group Plc, the global alternative investment manager, has launched the Man Commodities Fund, offering retail and institutional investors exposure to global commodities markets in a UCITS format.
The underlying investment strategy has been developed by Man Systematic Strategies, an investment manager within Man, for investors looking to diversify portfolios from standard investments in stocks and bonds. According to Barclays Capital Commodities Research, commodity investments are set to increase in 2012 and could rise to USD30-40 billion due to strong investor interest and the potential for good returns in many sectors.
Launched with USD50 million of seed assets, the
Kinetic Partners, the global professional services firm to the asset management, banking and broking industry, has acquired AB Fund Services, the Luxembourg-based fund advisory firm.
AB Fund Services advises on regulatory and compliance requirements for investment funds domiciled in Luxembourg, with a particular emphasis on the risk management requirements of the regulator, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. It has an established reputation as a leading investment fund consultancy in Luxembourg, assisting funds in all of their infrastructure, risk management and operations needs.
Established in 2005, Kinetic Partners has grown rapidly to serve over 1,200 clients globally, providing a
Alternative UCITS funds made further gains last month according to Alix Capital, provider of the UCITS Alternative Index Global which climbed 0.87 per cent to put it +2.25 per cent YTD.
