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Neudata Limited has appointed Julia Asri Meigh (pictured), as a data analyst based in London. Her areas of focus and analysis include Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.
Neudata consults with investment managers to identify alternative datasets that are emerging and are often unavailable on traditional data platforms.
“With my background in sustainable development, ESG research, and economic analysis, I am pleased to be able to utilise my expertise in harnessing niche research and data sources for clients,” Meigh says. “Neudata is responding to the growing interest from clients for more ESG datasets to identify correlations between ethical business
GAM is to use Red Deer’s MiFID II research valuation solution to consume and value research so that it can be paid for independently from trade execution, in compliance with the MiFID II regulations that come into effect on 3 January 2018.
“The solution that Red Deer offers for managing research consumption, research valuation and preventing inducement under the new MiFID II rules will allow us to ensure compliance across all investment teams in all locations. GAM has strong internal research capabilities, and Red Deer’s solution will help us leverage this across our investment business, in addition to managing access
Saxo Bank, an online trading and multi-asset specialist, has launched new, comprehensive account functionality on SaxoTraderGO for its global client base.
Clients trading under Saxo Bank A/S will have access to the new functionality from 24 October and the rest of the Saxo entities will go live during the remainder of October.
The new account section provides Saxo’s clients with a number of graphical overviews to illustrate how their account value, profit/loss, returns and bookings have changed over a selected time period. It also provides graphical representation of a client’s current and historic portfolio allocations as well as exposures
Advanced Logic Analytics (ALA), a provider of finance and trading analytics solutions for buy- and sell-side institutions and other financial firms, has appointed Ryan Shuttleworth as Chief Technology Officer.
Shuttleworth is an experienced C level technologist and engineer who has a long history of successful technology delivery. He has managed both large global engineering teams and complex deliveries in mobile, cloud and web technologies across multiple industries.
Shuttleworth previously held senior technology positions at some of the largest and most respected brands across the industry. Most recently he was Director of Global Cloud Engineering at ING Bank Netherlands and,
Imagineer Technology Group, a specialist in CRM/investor relations and web reporting solutions for alternative asset managers, has partnered with investor network Harvest.
The partnership will develop synergies and additional benefits for their respective clients in the areas of marketing automation, CRM and content strategies.
“Hedge fund marketing strategies are fast evolving to meet the demands of today’s investors,” says Peter Hans, Harvest CEO. “Harvest is excited to partner with Imagineer to innovate powerful business building strategies that bring investors together with the right managers who match their investment needs.”
“By joining forces with Harvest, Imagineer will help
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has begun efforts to enhance its European Global Trade Repository (GTR) in support of the upcoming Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR) expected to be implemented in 2019.
SFTR will require firms subject to EU regulations to report securities financing transactions including repurchase agreements, securities lending and margin lending trades to an authorised Trade Repository.
Andrew Douglas, CEO of the European Global Trade Repository and Managing Director of Government Relations for EMEA/Asia at DTCC, says: “We have a strong understanding of the proposed new rules and look forward to extending our capabilities to
Cryptocurrencies appear to be taking the world by storm, but many alternative investment managers are unconvinced. A survey conducted by BarclayHedge finds that more than two-thirds of hedge fund managers have no intention of investing in cryptocurrencies.
The survey of 119 hedge fund managers and CTAs was conducted between 11 September and 29 September, 2017. Managers were asked if they currently invest in or plan to invest in cryptocurrencies. Sixty-eight percent answered “No,” while 24 per cent responded that they either currently invest or plan to invest within the next six months. A further 8 per cent replied, “We’re studying
Writing on behalf of the Guernsey Investment Fund Association, Nick Vermeulen, PwC’s CI head of advisory, takes a look at the evolution of blockchain and touches on how Guernsey’s financial services industry is once again remaining nimble and relevant with the introduction of this new technology in the fund marketplace.
Bitcoin was released in 2009 as a digital currency system via a simple posting to a niche mailing list. As the charts demonstrate, over time interest has grown not only in the digital currency, but also in the underlying blockchain and distributed ledger technology. This interest has morphed
By Matt Mulry (pictured), Dillon Eustace – We often hear the Cayman Islands are criticised in the press or in political debate over perceived financial secrecy. A flagging election campaign in the US or Europe can easily benefit from the rejuvenating spark provided by an airing of the offshore holdings of the candidates and their families.
The slow release of private financial records from the Cook Islands or Panama can make headline news for weeks. The results of disclosing private financial information can be so potent that the effects on the economies of these small jurisdictions is largely ignored and
Apex Group’s Apex Fund Services is to acquire Deutsche Bank’s Alternative Fund Services (AFS) business, a deal that will add USD170 billion in AUA and make Apex the eighth largest fund administrator in the world, and the largest independent administrator.
The deal reveals the rapid expansion of Apex since the company was recapitalised by Genstar Capital and simultaneously acquired Equinoxe Alternative Investment Services. The purchase of the AFS business is the most recent significant step in Apex’s movement towards its stated goal of being a top five global fund services business.
Apex’s global reach and connected operating model opens
