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Wall Street Systems names McDermott as Japan country manager
US-based Wall Street Systems has hired Sean McDermott as its country manager for Japan, as part of its on-going expansion into the Asia-Pacific markets.
Danske plans systems upgrades for exotics and swaps
Denmark’s Danske Bank plans to upgrade its front-end derivatives trading technology by introducing a number of new systems modules developed by IT provider Summit Systems, an operating unit of UK software company Misys.
Bank Thai signs up to FNX’s Sierra
Bank Thai - a bank established by the Thai government in 1998 when it consolidated the assets of Union Bank of Bangkok with Krung Thai Thanakit Finance and Securities and 12 other finance companies - has selected FNX’s Sierra Treasury system for its…
Cicada Offers Data Cleansing Service Options
Cicada, a consultant and provider of data cleansing and validation services, can now offer financial firms a mix of data cleansing and maintenance options.
DBS pair scoop Asia Risk risk manager of the year award
Two risk managers at the Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) have picked up Asia Risk’s first risk manager of the year award. Oon Kum Loon, who was head of group risk management at the bank until July, and is now chief financial officer, shared the award…
Kiodex releases upgrade of Risk Workbench system
Kiodex, the US risk management technology company, has released an upgraded version of its Kiodex Risk Workbench platform, with enhanced back-office functionality and counterparty credit exposure information.
JP Morgan Chase snatches Asia Risk’s house of the year award
JP Morgan Chase has won RiskNews ' sister publication Asia Risk 's derivatives house of the year award, while also picking up its prize for credit derivatives house of the year – an accolade it has held since the magazine began publishing its awards…
Washington fund operation profits from being spun out
restructuring of Washington Financial group successful
3A seeks higher returns by favouring immature funds
funds under three years' old achieve higher returns, says 3A
Pensions to increase alternatives allocation
A survey of pension funds offered by Axa, IBM UK, TRW, London Pension Fund Authority and Lloyd's of London, reveals an increasing interest in hedge funds
Read the small print
With prime brokers becoming an increasingly powerful force in the market, how closely should hedge fund managers examine the underlying agreements with their chosen provider?
Hedge funds take root in retail sector
Despite the regulations enforced on hedge funds by the FSA, some of the biggest groups are based in the capital. With an increasing number of funds being launched, advisers have even more opportunities to widen their clientele
Covered call strategy to offer income and growth
New star's hybrid fund aims to smooth highs and falls
Why pension funds do not readily invest in the hedge fund industry
Experts discuss the role of pension fund trustees and giving value for money
Building confidence
Luxembourg is bracing itself for boost in the market, with major legal changes expected to encourage new players into the alternative market
New Star Capital Guaranteed fund is 100% invested in cash
FUND IS FEW BASIS POINTS FROM GUARANTEE THRESHOLD ONE YEAR SINCE LAUNCH
Stand out from the crowd
The prime broker's role has grown in recent years and many offer a multitude of services
Invesco to reproduce Dublin fund for Hong Kong market
new dual strategy, single portfolio fund for invesco investors