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The trend towards responsible investing and ESG is likely to maintain its momentum despite the potentially far-reaching impact of the coronavirus crisis, according to new research by Man Group.
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Bitfinex is to integrate Xangle’s real-time data feed Xangle T!icker into its the Bitfinex Pulse networking platform.The Xangle T!cker allows users to view in real-time the latest disclosures published by more than 600 crypto projects tracked by the service. Bitfinex Pulse, a social networking platform enabling traders to connect with each other in a professional environment, has integrated the service as part of its aim to provide traders with a unique, real-time social networking platform for traders.
Xangle offers its ticker solution to exchanges, media outlets and browser service providers, and has plans to expand its service to more service
Asset Value Investors (‘AVI’) has hired Jason Bellamy, President and CEO of Bellamy Corporation, as its consultant to lead on the company’s engagement efforts in Japan. AVI is the investment manager of both AVI Japan Opportunities Trust (“AJOT”) and AVI Global Opportunities Trust (AGT), which employ a balanced approach to activism in Japan following the trend towards improved corporate governance in the country. Across AJOT and AGT, AVI has GBP380 million (JPY50 billion) invested in Japan.
Based in Tokyo, Bellamy will focus on developing and sustaining strong relationships with the management of AVI’s investee companies as well as affiliated shareholders. He
Baymarkets, a provider of independent post-trade clearing systems, has announced a joint business relationship with PwC Switzerland to deliver global post-trade and clearing solutions.The joint business relationship will combine the practical know-how, experience and skills of both companies to design, implement, deliver and operate post-trade and clearing solutions to the highest standards in the financial markets. This includes the Baymarkets ‘real-time clearing’ Clara platform; deep knowledge and first-hand experience of providing both exchange and OTC trading and clearing technology, across multiple asset classes; and the expertise of PwC Switzerland in the project management, rulebook creation, regulatory applications and operational routine
Hedge fund managers were down 6.00 per cent in March, outperforming global equities which languished 13.99 per cent over escalating COVID-19 outbreak concerns. Around 80 per cent of the hedge fund managers tracked by Eurekahedge were able to outperform the global equity market during the month.
Fund managers utilising long volatility and tail risk strategies, which are known to provide crisis alpha and tail risk protection have returned 36.5 per cent year-to-date. Among the more traditional hedge fund strategies, CTA/managed futures funds were up 1.90 per cent in Q1, outperforming other major strategies for the year.
DASH Regulatory Technologies – a regtech-focused affiliate of capital markets technology and execution services provider DASH Financial Technologies – has launched DASH 360R, the next-generation of its industry-leading LDB platform for US regulatory capital calculation and reporting compliance. The suite is available in both fully SaaS-based and on-premise deployment options, giving broker-dealers a choice between the scalability, security and flexibility of the cloud or the complete control offered by local deployment.
In the US, broker-dealers are required by the SEC and FINRA to maintain specified levels of capital, and to be able to demonstrate moment-to-moment compliance with the SEC Net
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has upgraded its network with the TNSXpress Layer 1 solution in three key New York area data centres.TNSXpress Layer 1 uses a simple, single hop architecture that is up to 10 times faster than traditional Layer 3 architectures and delivers connectivity as low as 5-85 nanoseconds. It is now available in the NYSE data centre in Mahwah, NJ, the Equinix NY4 data centre in Secaucus, NJ, and Nasdaq’s data centre in Carteret, NJ.
“This ultra-low latency upgrade to our network means that all TNS Managed Hosting sites now use TNSXpress Layer 1 and are deployed,
The Board of Trustees of the Standards Board for Alternative Investments (SBAI) has appointed Mario Therrien, Senior Managing Director and Head of Strategic Partnerships, Developed Markets, Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ), and Luke Ellis, CEO, Man Group PLC, both current Trustees of the Standards Board, as the successors to Chairman Dame Amelia Fawcett, who is retiring after nine years leading the Standards Board. Established over a decade ago, the Standards Board is the standard-setting body for the alternative investment industry and the leading collaborative platform that brings together managers and investors to share areas of common concern and develop
ACA Compliance Group (ACA) has appointed Carrie Yonenson as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Dave Metzger as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Carrie Yoneson joins ACA with over 14 years of experience in human resources and employment law. In the newly established CHRO position, Carrie will be an integral part of the leadership team at the firm. In her role, she will oversee all aspects of ACA’s human resources and people strategy, including talent management, leadership development, compensation and benefits, and reward and recognition.
Yoneson joins ACA from Atos IT Solutions and Services. At Atos she served as the Human Resources
