09/09/2013
ETF Securities launches tool for wealth managers to build ETFs
The platform will provide them with the infrastructure and legal framework to launch both physical and synthetic ETFs.
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09/09/2013
Hedge Funds research reveals importance of establishing institutional credibility
New global research undertaken by analyst firm Aite Group and SunGard finds that hedge funds see institutional credibility as a key element for achieving success.
09/08/2013
Henderson revamps International fund
Fewer holdings mean that each individual share will have a greater impact on performance and can therefore increase potential reward
09/05/2013
Schroder Property sells German Logistic Portfolio for €163 million
This disposal follows marketing of the properties by Jones Lang LaSalle which was initiated by Schroders because it was felt a competitive bidding process could be achieved in the current market.
09/04/2013
AIMA publishes enhanced statement of principles
The paper builds on the AIMA Policy Platform, the landmark 2009 document in which AIMA offered its support for improved transparency, unified global standards, manager authorisation and supervision, aggregated short position disclosure to regulators and n
09/04/2013
Man Group at the centre of takeover speculation
Its overall performance continues to be held hostage to the fortunes of its troublesome flagship fund
09/03/2013
Brown Advisory launches mutual funds in UK
The move means US expats who are UK tax residents are able to invest in Brown’s mutual funds
08/31/2013
Malta one of just 12 EU states that comply with hedge fund rules – KPMG
Countries that have failed to add the AIFMD to their own laws are now breaking European law
08/24/2013
Angels spread wings
The fund manager once known as the City’s “superwoman” has struck a deal to create a super-sized business angel network.
08/20/2013
AFH Financial raises £2.8m to fund acquisition strategy
Since AFH's June 2011 flotation the company has completed 14 acquisitions and adviser numbers have grown from 53 to 120. The company paid a maiden dividend in May 2013 and remains debt free.
08/20/2013
GlobeOp indicator measures August increase
The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator represents the sum of forward redemption notices received from investors in hedge funds administered by SS&C GlobeOp on the GlobeOp platform
08/20/2013
Revealed: The Best All-Round Fund Supermarkets
Bestinvest is Britain's top investment "platform" or online shop for shares and funds according to authoritative research conducted by a specialist consultancy,
08/20/2013
Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index up 0.88 per cent in July
The Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 0.88% in July.
08/19/2013
Neptune Income Fund removal from Wealth 150
Our analysis suggests that the manager's stock selection has been the main reason for the disappointing performance.
08/19/2013
Dubai’s gold trade waits on India windfall
UAE’s gold and jewellery trade aims to be a direct beneficiary as India imposes further controls on domestic consumption of the metal in all its forms.
08/18/2013
Gold flows from Britain to Switzerland surge in H1-Macquarie
The UK exported 240 tonnes of gold to Switzerland in May alone, while its exports over the first half of this year totalled 797 tonnes, Macquarie said in a note.
08/15/2013
Paulson offloads gold as prices plunge
Billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson, who told investors as recently as last month that they should own gold, cut his holdings in the metal by more than half as prices plunged into a bear market.
08/14/2013
Ban on commission hits Zurich private client sales
Maintained strong cash generation and solvency levels
08/13/2013
Swiss Life First-Half Profit Rises 30% After Premiums Increase
"Swiss Life further improved its operational effectiveness in the first half of 2013
08/12/2013
SS&C GlobeOp performance index up 1.52% in July, 6.55% year to date
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index is an asset-weighted, independent monthly window on hedge fund performance