Managers of Wealth Offshore

Old Mutual to explore broader platform product range

The managing director for UK said the platform will look at adding new fund types.

The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index Finished Down 0.18% in October

The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index (the “Broad Index”) finished down 0.18% for the month of October.

China mulls opening door on gold market

Such a plan, if brought to fruition, could also eventually give the country more control over international gold prices, according to experts contacted by the Global Times.

Global fund industry rebounds, total assets now $120 trln

"The fund management industry has recovered quickly from the sharp fall in assets under management at the outset of the credit crisis, with most of the recovery coming from market performance rather than new inflows."

Royal Mint expands bullion coin range as demand soars

The Royal Mint has launched a range of products to meet increasing investor demand for its bullion coins.

Investors moved back into hedge funds in October - SS&C RESEARCH

Investors put more cash into hedge funds than they withdrew over the past month, attracted back into the sector by one of the few recent months in which managers outperformed stocks, new data showed on Monday.

Signet group launches high income bond platform

The Signet Group has launched a platform of liquid and geographically focused high-income bond portfolios taking advantage of under-researched and ‘off-the-run’ opportunities.

Hedge fund compensation rises on record industry assets

Trends in 2012 include a cautious hiring environment

Matrix to Liquidate Hedge Fund and Investment-Banking Divisions

Matrix Group Ltd., a U.K. financial firm seeking protection from creditors

Alternative Investment Industry Barometer, November 2012 - Lyxor

Nine Lyxor Strategy Indices out of 14 ended the month in positive territory

The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Core Hedge Fund Index Closed Down 0.47% in October

The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Core Hedge Fund Index closed down 0.47% in October as three of the seven index component strategies reported positive results for the month.

Sarasin funds to be ‘risk profiled’ by Distribution Technology

Each of the funds has its long-term strategic asset allocation profiled.

AIMA announces AIFMID implementation project

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) has announced its AIFMD Implementation Project ahead of the release of the final implementation text of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) by the European Commission.

SYZ & CO launches a new OYSTER high-dividend equities fund

At a time when the dividend yield on equities is often higher than bond interest rates, this type of strategy is of growing interest.

Hedge fund legend seeds Tiger Pacific Capital

He is known for having nurtured industry stars like Steve Mandel, John Griffin, and Chase Coleman.

Bamboo – the rising star of ethical investments

Emerald Knight delivers fixed annual returns on world’s first asset-backed bamboo bond held in trust by UK trustees

Sanlam in pension payouts to ex-clients over churning claim

Payout of more than £103,000 comes after two complaints were taken up by IFA Defence Union founder Evan Owen.

Swiss National Bank cuts euro holdings as it posts rise in profit

The diversification and profit bolster the SNB’s drive to keep the safe-haven franc capped at 1.20 per euro, a limit set more than a year ago to ward off deflation and recession.

Singapore's diamond market shines on luxury, investment appeal

"There's a lot more growth because it's such a small market in Singapore, and people who are coming in are becoming more aware of what's going on. It's only going to double," said Ms Sheth, who also crafts jewellery.

Turkish Banks Go for Gold to Lure $302 Billion Hoard

The gold accounts give customers an amount in Turkish lira equivalent to the weight of the precious metal they turn over to the bank.

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