With concerns that China’s rapid economic expansion could slow down in 2012 and hit economies and commodity prices, European hedge fund managers are positi
November proved to be another challenging month in what is proving to be one of the toughest years, performance-wise, for global hedge funds.
By Dillon Eustace – 1. What, if any, are the investor restrictions? Irish Funds are not required to have a minimum number of investors, however, certain Irish regulated funds must, depending on the category of fund, and the specific wording
Long/short equity emerging market specialist Finisterre Capital this week announced the launch of a standalone UCITS-compliant fund in response to client demand stemming from Solvency II requirements. The UCITS-compliant Finisterre Emerging Market Debt Fund launched with USD55m of seed capital
Kinetic Partners, the global professional services firm to the financial services industry, has made its first foray into Asia with the announcement of a new office in Hong Kong
By the Malta Financial Services Authority – Investment services regulation: The Investment Services Act provides for the authorisation of investment services licence holders and collective investment schemes operating in or from Malta. When considering whether to grant or refuse a
The Newedge Macro Trading Index (Quantitative), which represents quantitative macro strategies, rose 2.31% in September, marking the index’s best month since July 2012. In addition, the top YTD performer through September remains the Newedge Commodity Trading Index (Equity), which has
Ireland has ushered in its first Malaysian-managed fund platform this week.
Glendevon King Asset Management, the independent fixed income boutique based in London, Guernsey and Luxembourg, announced this week the launch of a Norwegian Krone class (NOK) in its new Gl
By Caroline Chan – By all indications, Guernsey remains an attractive centre for the domicile and servicing of investment funds. According to the latest statistics from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, over the quarter ending March 31, the net asset
