Alternatives
Alternatives | 25 Sep 15
Hedge funds experiencing quiet revolution
A quiet revolution is happening in hedge funds. Investors continue to allocate to the asset class, but the way they are allocating is changing, while its investor base is growing broader and becoming more inclusive.
Alternatives | 17 Sep 15
Are currency funds set for a comeback?
Commodity trading advisor (CTA) strategies should benefit if market volatility remains high for a sustained period, and currency-focused funds are a particularly good bet, argues Harmen Overdijk, managing partner at Hong Kong-based Caidao Wealth.
Alternatives | 10 Sep 15
Guernsey opens market to EU-based AIFs
Guernsey has extended its market access to alternative investment fund managers and AIF funds from EU member states that have fully implemented the Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive (AIFMD).
Alternatives | 26 Aug 15
Jersey funds using private placement under AIFMD jump 10%
The number of Jersey funds being given access to Europe through private placement regimes under the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) has risen by 10% in six months, figures from the Jersey Financial Services Commission reveal.
Alternatives | 4 Aug 15
Aberdeen to buy hedge fund Arden
Aberdeen Asset Management has entered into an agreement to acquire hedge fund Arden Asset Management