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NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX) has acknowledged the withdrawal of the proposal from Nasdaq OMX Group, Inc (Nasdaq: NDAQ) and IntercontinentalExchange Inc (NYSE: ICE) to acquire all outstanding shares of NYSE Euronext. “As we have consistently maintained, the combination with Deutsche Boerse creates the world’s premier exchange group — a geographically diverse business across multiple asset classes that will create compelling long term value for our shareholders. We look forward to continuing to share this vision with shareholders and other stakeholders as we move toward our vote on 7 July,” says Duncan L Niederauer (pictured), Chief Executive Officer of NYSE Euronext. NYSE Euronext’s
State Street Corporation has appointed Maria Cantillon as global head of sales for State Street’s Alternative Investment Solutions business. Based in London, Cantillon, reports to Scott FitzGerald, head of sales for State Street’s Global Services Americas business. Cantillon was previously head of Alternative Investment Managers and a Member of the Executive Committee at BNP Paribas Securities Services in London. Prior to this position, she held similar sales and relationship management roles with HSBC and JPMorgan in Singapore and London. “Maria brings an extensive background in business development and relationship management throughout Europe and Asia to this role,” says FitzGerald. “Her
CACEIS has put in place its Prime MO Middle office service for TOBAM’s management company, to provide support through the various stages of its international expansion.   The Prime MO offer has been designed with an open architecture, and connects all players using TOBAM worldwide, including most recently those in the United States, to a single middle-office platform. CACEIS has acted as TOBAM’s asset servicing partner since it was founded, providing depositary, custodian and administration services for TOBAM’s French funds.
SW Mitchell Capital LLP (SWMC) is launching a new fund under its recently established UCITS Irish umbrella, SW Mitchell Capital plc, subject to final approval from the Central Bank of Ireland. The fund, which is due to launch on 1 June and will offer investors access to a long/short equity strategy focused on Small and Mid Cap European equities, will be managed by Jamie Carter, investment manager and partner at SWMC, the independent investment manager specialising in European equities.   Jamie has 14 years experience in investment management. Jamie joined SWMC in July 2006 and in November 2007 launched The
Custom House Global Fund Services has launched Phase Two of the CHARIOT Web Dealing platform, which breaks new ground in hedge fund administration practices. Developed in partnership with financial technology specialist Comada, the CHARIOT Web Dealing Platform uses cutting edge technology to allow qualified investors to deal online into funds administered by Custom House. The facility is designed to increase efficiency in the subscription and/or redemption process saving vital time and, importantly, virtually eliminating the risk of trading error.  The combination of best in breed technology coupled with Custom House’s rigorous internal controls has created a platform which is easy
Northern Trust has reached an agreement to acquire Omnium LLC, a hedge fund administrator with approximately USD70 billion in assets under administration. The acquisition, subject to applicable regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2011. Supported by Northern Trust’s global presence, asset servicing capabilities and financial strength, Omnium’s expert staff will utilise market leading technology and be integrated into Northern Trust’s Corporate & Institutional Services business unit as Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services, LLC. Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services will offer world-class, scalable technology and dedicated expertise to serve hedge funds
DUNN Capital Management, the systematic quant-based CTA founded in 1974 by Dr.
Hot on the heels of Sandler O’Neill Asset Management, who joined Morgan Stanley’s FundLogic Alternatives platform last month, the US banking giant this week announced the additio
Swiss-based Decision Analytics Advisory Partners AG, creators of the Next Generation Absolute Return UCITS vehicle, has launched the Secquaero ILS UCITS fund reporte
London-based SW Mitchell, which manages USD2billion of European equity assets in both long-only and long/short strategies, is scheduled to launch an alternati

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