Joanne Harris
FSA considers increased regulation for exchange-traded products
The UK's financial regulator is considering strengthening its regulation of all kinds of exchange-traded products because of their increasing complexity
Despite volatile markets, commodities trading remains a popular strategy for hedge fund managers and investors as regulators target speculation. Joanne Harris reports
Horizons BetaPro has launched the first ETF in Canada to track the S&P Vix 500 Short-Term Futures index
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Equity market neutral managers remain positive despite difficult year
Equity market neutral hedge fund managers have struggled over 2010 with market volatility and a hostile investment environment as the start-stop economic recovery impacts on the strategy.
Investor relations teams put emphasis on transparency and information...
Investor relations is considered a vital aspect of single manager hedge fund and funds of hedge fund services. Increased demands for transparency and detailed reporting are now common.
Commodities remain an attractive asset class for many hedge funds
Despite volatile markets commodities trading remains a popular strategy with hedge fund managers and investors while regulators are more concerned that speculation could disrupt prices.
Independent directors seen as crucial for hedge fund corporate governance...
The financial crisis highlighted the need for independent directors for hedge funds. Different models to provide directors are being tested as regulators consider tighter rules.
Investable indexes: September 2010 returns
The September 2010 returns for investable indexes: Dow Jones/Credit Suisse Investable Indexes, Frontier Capital Multi Asset Platform Fund, Hedge Fund Research Indexes and Lyxor Alternative Index.
Fund profile: Thames River Longstone Fund (Thames River Capital)
The Thames River Longstone Fund has seen real vale in taking long/shore positions on real estate equities. The portfolio managers see a clear mean-reversion trend within the sector.
EU council reaches compromise agreement on AIFM
The European Council has finally reached agreement on its approach to the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive, paving the way for an end to negotiations and a deal on non-EU managers.
How can investment banks use grid technology?
Learn how technology is enhancing risk management
Technology can provide a competitive advantage in banking. How it is applied by Tier 1 and Tier 2 institutions, to the benefit for their risk management systems, is discussed.
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