Managers of Wealth Offshore

Qatar sovereign fund to buy hotels in Sardinia

Gulf-government backed funds have been on a buying spree in Europe and are eyeing investments in real estate, infrastructure and other sectors.

Gold: bank trims exposure to the precious metal amid fears of profit-taking

There has been one clear winner from the financial crisis – gold. Investors savvy enough to invest in the precious metal four years ago will be sitting pretty, but some experts believe that the commodity has had its day.

Could diamonds be the new gold?

Trading in diamonds is limited in the United States to the retail market for engagement rings and other jewellery and the back-room bargaining among merchants in places like Manhattan’s diamond district on West 47th Street.

Exclusive: Hedge fund Tyrus moves to Monaco: source

The firm, which runs approximately $2.7 billion and which was founded by Tony Chedraoui in 2009, shifted most of its staff around the start of April, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Singapore's SMX to launch new gold, silver futures

SMX, owned by India's Financial Technologies, is hoping to capitalise on the brisk trading interest in gold and silver futures contracts traded in India, the world's biggest gold consumer, and give potential players the opportunity to hedge via

Slow decision making hampering de-risking, says Schroders

Schroders recently asked a group of pension funds their thoughts on defined benefit strategies, governance and de-risking.

Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services Builds Global Client Base

Northern Trust has announced that its hedge fund administration unit, Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services, has built significant momentum since the unit was formed by the acquisition of Omnium in July 2011.

Liontrust completes acquisition of Walker Crips

The WCAM name will disappear in the future and the four funds will take on the Liontrust branding.

Why is Turkey Turning to Gold?

Turkey has announced some interesting policies towards gold recently. What are they up to...?

American Eagle Gold, Silver Bullion Sales Bounce in March but Down from 2011

American Eagle Silver coins reached 2.542 million, up 70.6% from February when dismal sales of 1.49 million were logged. The pace, however, was off 8.1% from the same time a year ago.

Deutsche Bank asset manager unit may get $2 billion: sources

Deutsche Bank declined to comment on the price but said talks for a sale remain "on track".

UK Based Asset Manager Launches World's First 'Investment Sukuk'

Ethical AM's multi million pound Investment Sukuk, which is domiciled in Jersey, will acquire existing income producing properties located in the top University towns and cities throughout the country, using pure equity at all times.

Canary Wharf Population to Cross 100,000, Times Reports

London’s Canary Wharf financial district will have a working population this year of more than 100,000 for the first time, buoyed by employees from Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), the Times reported, citing a propert

Meet Asia's Top Performing Hedge Fund Manager In 2011 — He Was Seeded By Paul Tudor Jones

Not because his fund kicked butt while most other funds got crushed in 2011, but because of who seeded him and when.

Top Swiss bank launches monthly leveraged real estate securities ETN

The ten year note is still seeing payouts well below 2.5%, barely beating out the S&P 500’s yield in the process, leaving many investors heavily exposure to high yield stocks for current income needs.

Swiss banking group launches OYSTER US Selection

The fund, which is still restricted to institutional investors only

Former UBS Executives to Start London Commodities Hedge Fund

He left UBS in March 2011 after about a year as head of the bank’s global securities business,

Value of Israeli bullion coins doubles

A bullion coin is a coin struck from gold, silver or platinum and is generally used for investment rather than for everyday commerce.

Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index up 1.61% in February

Hedge funds, as measured by the Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index, finished February up 1.61%; with 9 out of 10 strategies in positive territory;

Return to operational profitability for Gottex in 2011

Gottex Fund Management has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2011.

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