04/07/2013
SSgA Partners with GSO / Blackstone to Bring First Actively Managed Senior Loan ETF to Market
The SPDR Blackstone / GSO Senior Loan ETF is the first actively managed ETF to provide exposure to senior loans.
Alternative Investments
04/07/2013
Worldwide investment funds attract net sales of EUR 828 billion in 2012
Includes main highlights for Q4 2012.
04/03/2013
Global ETP flows pass $70bn in record Q1
The group reports this year so far equities have accounted for 93 per cent of flows, with developed markets making up $60.5bn of flows.
04/03/2013
One in three hedge fund workers admits to knowing about rule-breaking, says US survey
One in three hedge fund employees has admitted to having “personally observed” rule-breaking a work, a survey has revealed, raising serious concerns about fraud in the high-rolling industry.
04/03/2013
Lyxor and US boutique team up for credit fund launch
It will be the first event driven, credit orientated strategy to be added to Lyxor’s Alternative Ucits Platform.
04/02/2013
Schroders completes acquisition of STW Fixed Income Management LLC
Schroders completes acquisition of STW Fixed Income Management LLC
04/02/2013
Nationwide, Reich & Tang to buy HighMark funds: sources
UnionBanCal is selling 19 of its 24 HighMark Funds to Nationwide Financial
04/01/2013
Bank of the West Extends Investment Advisory Options to Broader Range of Investors
Investment Advisory Solutions Gain Momentum with Clients
04/01/2013
The Korea Fund Announces Investment Manager Merger
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation through investing primarily in equity securities trading on the Korean stock exchanges.
04/01/2013
Gold Rises in April Start, Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Top 15M
Gold for June delivery gained $5.20, or 0.3%, to $1,600.90 an ounce on the Comex in New York
03/27/2013
Hedge Fund Titan Buys Hamptons Property for $60 Million
He seems to be taking a similar approach to his real estate
03/26/2013
Hedge Fund Managers Face Tough Business Climate and Heightened Investment Expectations
Study Identifies Six Requisites for Long-Term Success
03/26/2013
Credit Suisse Announces AES Options Offered Through PrimeTrade
The integration with PrimeTrade expands our offering to clients and will help us continue to grow our presence as a leader in electronic options trading globally."
03/26/2013
Wilmington Trust and BlackRock ink partnership
The BlackRock funds significantly expand Wilmington Trust's collective fund product offering
03/26/2013
$616 Million Poorer, Hedge Fund Owner Still Buys Art
Mr. Cohen’s acquisition is one of the most expensive private art sales transacted
03/25/2013
6 Ways Hedge Funds Need to Adapt Now
Institutional investors and fund managers speak out on what it takes to succeed in a tough climate
03/25/2013
Former Commodities Corporation Alums Launch Witherspoon Asset Management
The firm’s strategic approach to managed futures provides an alternative to funds already in the ’40 Act space.
03/25/2013
I.A. Englander expands Prime Services Division
The MA&PS platform delivers tools that allow emerging hedge fund managers to easily operate a complex (SMA)
03/20/2013
Cocke Finkelstein buys Lane Management
The new company CFLane will employ over 800 employees
03/20/2013
SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator 4.33% for March 2013, up from 3.96% in February
The next publication date is April 19, 2013.