Yearly Archives: 2008
CDS counterparty risks serious threat to global financial markets
Hedge Funds Review Magazine – Greenwich Associates conducted a study of 146 institutions in North America and Europe to determine how fears of counterparty risk were affecting institutional investment and trading strategies. The study revealed that 37% of participating institutions […]
Lionhart Launches DIFC Office as DFSA Grants License
Zawya – Lionhart (Middle East) Limited, part of the Lionhart group of companies, a firm specializing in global multi-strategy arbitrage, today announced that it has gained regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to open an office in […]
BlackRock tops retail fund sales
Reuters UK – Fund firm BlackRock held onto the top spot for net sales of British funds to retail investors in the second quarter, according to industry data, helped by sales of its hedge fund-style UK Absolute Alpha fund. BlackRock […]
MAM Launches Hedge Fund-Like Returns Strategy
West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.net) – California based Martin Asset Management (MAM) is replicating hedge-fund-like returns and risk factors through its ETF strategies without the heavy fees, lockups and non-transparent holdings, the boutique alternative investment firm said. "Our approach allows investors […]
The Top Three Activist Plays
StockPickr.com – Wexford Capital is opposing the proposed acquisition of Bronco Drilling (BRNC) by Allis-Chalmers (ALY). Wexford Capital believes the deal “is not in the best interest of Bronco shareholders.” Bronco Drilling provides contract land drilling and workover services to […]
Hedge Funds and Shariah compliance in the GCC
CPI Financial – Investors in the GCC have been investing in the conventional hedge fund market for a number of years. GCC institutions have, in terms of their own portfolio diversification, generally mirrored global investment thinking. Strong regional growth and […]