Hedge funds
Malta has ambitious plans for development of hedge fund sector
While it is the smallest EU member state, Malta campaigns for development of the financial services sector and the fund industry in particular, keen to make Europe competitive in a global context
US hedge funds threaten EU boycott
As the AIFMD deadline approaches, US firms claim European disclosure rules will expose their top talent to poachers while depository and private placement rules are too restrictive
Future looks bright for continued growth of managed accounts
12th Annual European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2013
Esma: No 90-day reporting delay for post-Emir trades
News will "come as a surprise" to market participants - and also the UK's FCA, which has misinterpreted Esma rules on its website
Prisma continues growth path with bespoke portfolio construction
12th Annual European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2013
Hedge Fund Lions' Den: Emerging managers learn their fate
The lions compare notes and exchange opinions on the three emerging managers who then face the lions to hear how much - if any - allocation Andrew McCaffery, Luke Ellis and Stanley Fink will make
Lyxor expects demand for alternatives to increase
Close relationships with hedge funds and Lyxor staff are at the heart of its reputation for independent research, asset management, its managed account platform and its other activities globally
Equity long/short FoHF that finds value in manager selection
As many investors return to the most basic hedge fund strategy, equity long/short, European Capital Holdings continues to stick to its winning formula, selecting only Europe’s best managers
NewAlpha sees brighter prospects for seeding in 2014
A major merger with NExT, a specialist in early-stage private equity investment, has pushed NewAlpha into a bigger universe where it can leverage its hedge fund seeding expertise in a wider context
Man takes advantage of GLG funds to create in-house FoHF
12th Annual European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2013
Regulation could be saviour of Europe’s FoHF business
While many moan about the EU’s AIFMD and other rules, one fund of hedge funds leader is optimistic the regulations will stimulate activity in Europe and bring assets back to the industry
Hedge Fund Lions' Den: Emerging managers struggle to understand investor motivation
Hedge Fund Lions’ Den episode five continues the encounters between emerging managers and industry experts. Questions range from concerns over returns and risk management to correlation
Buy-side reporting concerns as February Emir deadline looms
Quotes of the quarter
'Don't make us clear inflation swaps,' dealers plead
Market is too concentrated to cope with a default, participants warn
Risk management at heart of Prima Capital FoHF success
12th Annual European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2013
Hedge Fund Lions' Den: Managers voice concerns over lack of investment
Emerging managers get up close and personal with industry experts in episode four of Hedge Fund Lions’ Den. Aperios, Laurentia and Strategis have a chance to learn from the lions
Volcker rule offers good news and bad on hedging
Regulators strip out approval for portfolio hedging but give more freedom to market-making desks
Hedge Fund Lions’ Den: Emerging managers face the test
Hedge Fund Lions’ Den continues with episode three, The Pitch. Strategis Capital Management, Laurentia Funds and Aperios Partners Investment have two minutes to impress the lions
Ex-Deutsche Bank energy traders launch hedge fund
New fund will trade financial transmission rights in US power markets
Lions share industry wisdom
Episode two of Hedge Fund Lions’ Den has the three industry heavyweights sharing their collective knowledge, expertise and experience about starting hedge funds and what can go wrong
Hedge Fund Lions' Den live
The first episode of Hedge Fund Lions' Den - a six-part series following the fortunes of three emerging managers trying to convince three hedge fund lions to invest in their products
SEC extends interim CDS portfolio margin rule
Buy-side firms angry about continuing margin disparity and uncertainty
GAM looks at whole portfolios to advise on alternatives
12th Annual European Fund of Hedge Funds Awards 2013
EC fines banks €1.7bn over benchmark rigging
Eight banks fined for participating in illegal cartels; UBS avoids €2.5 billion fine in exchange for co-operation