14 Feb 2008
The Hedgeweek Interview: James Hulse, Cumulus Climate Fund: "The US election will change the landscape for alternative energy companies"
James Hulse, fund manager of the newly-launched Cumulus Climate Fund, which seeks to profit from the financial impact of climate change,…
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11 Feb 2008
The Hedgeweek Interview: Adrian Owens and Andrew Snowball, Augustus Asset Managers: "The current environment is excellent for macro strategies"
Adrian Owens and Andrew Snowball, managers of the JB Global Rates Hedge Fund at Augustus Asset Managers, say that as volatility subsides,…
08 Feb 2008
The Hedgeweek Interview: Peter Halloran, Pharos Financial Group (Russia): "We have unique access to primary information about the economy and corporate activity"
Peter Halloran, founder and chief executive of specialist Russia and CIS manager Pharos Financial Group, says the firm's presence in Russia…
28 Jan 2008
Don't shake your foundation
The quest for alpha has resulted in a major shift of assets to hedge funds.PARA_BREAK_SENTINEL_9f8e7d6cThe quest for alpha has resulted in…
08 Jan 2008
Mourant expands International Finance Administration services with Dublin opening
Jersey-based international financial and legal service provider Mourant has opened a new office in Dublin, the group's 11th worldwide, to…
Award-winning prime broker receives USD20m investment from Sequoia Capital
Merlin Securities, a US broker-dealer specialising in technology-driven prime brokerage services, has received a USD20m investment from…
Addleshaw Goddard boosts banking capability with leveraged finance partner hire
Addleshaw Goddard is expanding its City-based banking practice with the appointment as a partner of Michael Crosby, who joins from…
07 Jan 2008
MidOcean Partners appoints Mark Angelson as chairman
Former RR Donnelley chief executive Mark A. Angelson has joined the New York- and London-based private equity firm MidOcean Partners as…
Cinven announces new partner and principal appointments
European private equity firm Cinven has announced the appointment of three new partners, Caspar Berendsen, Matthew Sabben-Clare and Xavier…
10 Dec 2007
Anthony Fry joins Evercore Partners
Evercore Partners has announced that Anthony Fry will join the firm's Advisory business as a Senior Managing Director, based in Evercore's…
03 Dec 2007
Insch Capital Management hires Forsyth team for financial services IT business in Bulgaria
Lugano-based alternative investment manager Insch Capital Management has set up a new financial services IT business in Sofia, Bulgaria,…
30 Nov 2007
Iosco task force highlights private equity risk to international markets
The International Organisation of Securities Commissions has published the report of its technical committee's task force on private…
29 Nov 2007
Providing managers with insight into daily exposure
Growing complexity within the strategies of hedge funds means it is harder for managers to keep track of the portfolio and of their total…
28 Nov 2007
KKR makes three senior executive appointments
Venerable private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has made three senior executive appointments, including the recruitment of David…
C.P. Eaton Partners opens Shanghai office
Independent placement agent C.P.Independent placement agent C.P. Eaton Partners has announced its expansion into Asia with the opening of a…
