Stenham Asset Management has selected MSCI’s RiskMetrics HedgePlatform to enhance the transparency the firm receives from its underlying hedge fund investments. RiskMetrics HedgePlatform will allow Stenham to augment its risk management processes through enhanced analysis, monitoring and management of its
McGladrey, a provider of assurance, tax and consulting services, has expanded its financial services investment practice in Connecticut. The team provides services to hedge funds/investment partnerships, fund of funds, investment advisers, broker-dealers, futures commission merchants, mutual funds and private equity
Fund administration company Apex Fund Services has opened an office in San Francisco. The ongoing expansion of the Apex Global Network around concentrations of fund managers meant San Francisco was the logical choice to base its West coast business development
In July 2012 the international derivatives markets of Eurex Group recorded an average daily volume of 8.1 million contracts, down from 10.1 million in July 2011. Of those, 5.8 million were Eurex Exchange contracts (July 2011: 7.2 million), and 2.3
Dymon Asia Capital, whose assets Hedgeweek reported doubled between March and the summer this year, climbing to
As we look back on what can best be described as an eventful 2011, which strategies have managed to fare the best?
Morgan Stanley announced this week the latest addition to its FundLogic Alternatives plc umbrella – the MS QTI UCITS Fund – in partnership with US-based multi-manager, Equinox Fund Management LLC. Equinox specializes in building portfolios of multiple CTA programs and
The United Arab Emirates’ Security and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued board’s resolution No. 37 of 2012 concerning the rules of investment funds. The decision was signed by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori (pictured), Minister of Economy and SCA chairman.
The sixth Jax Coco Hedge Fund Fight Nite, which featured seven bouts between members of the Hong Kong hedge fund community, raised over HKD500,000 for charity. Approximately 550 guests attended the black-tie event to support the fighters and to lend
Northern Trust has hired Tony Glickman in a global client solutions role focusing on its hedge fund services, custody, banking and operations platform on behalf of asset managers and institutional investors worldwide. Glickman (pictured) has more than 30 years of
