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Asian hedge fund size increasing as managers embrace better corporate governance

Asian-based hedge funds are increasing in size as more embrace good governance aimed at attracting institutional money, according to BNY Mellon’s head of alternative investment services in Asia.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jan 2012secure

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Lack of choice of custodian slows Malta’s progress as a European fund jurisdiction

With only a couple internationally recognised custodians operating in Malta, the regulator is keen to attract more competition before European Union legislation hits the statue books.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

US and EU regulation to impact way custodians do business

European Union and US regulations could impact the way custodians do business with hedge funds. At the same time the relationship between custodians and prime brokers is also evolving.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Vote of confidence for providers in results from service provider rankings 2011

Service providers play a key role in the smooth operation of hedge fund management companies. Their role has become even more central as increased regulation and risk controls take centre stage.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Asian hedge funds eschew custody arrangements to safeguard assets

As emerging Asian hedge funds become more popular with investors outside the region, questions are being raised about the custody arrangements – or lack of them – which are causing some concern.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

European-based custodians ponder impact of regulation on hedge fund clients

European Union rules aimed at custodians servicing hedge funds are being discussed. Controversy centres on custodial liability for fund assets. Dealing with regulation is an issue.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

International heavyweights on custody expected to set up in Malta in 2011

Malta still suffers from a lack of international, big name custodians. Of these only HSBC has a presence in the jurisdiction. That is set to change in 2011 as more banks eye Malta’s potential.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Dec 2010

State Street upgrades risk analytics tools

State Street has updated its risk analytics and servicing tools to help institutional investors and managers understand portfolio dynamics and sources of risk.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Aug 2010secure

Slightly bearish sentiment on the Street

Market sentiment among institutional brokers subsided worldwide, reflecting stepped up profit-taking a week after the Dow hit 10,000. The TSI Worldwide Index five-day trailing average fell 5.57 points......

Hedge Funds Review | 26 Oct 2009

Northern Trust launches strategic reporting functions

Northern Trust has launched a specialised securities lending technology and reporting platform designed to provide clients with transparent, continuous and timely information on their lending programme.......

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Aug 2009

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