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Prime custody seen as growth area for banks

Investor concerns about the safety of assets held in prime brokerage accounts has created a $400 billion opportunity for the provision of custody services to hedge funds under a 'prime custody' model,......

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Mar 2010

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HFRX China Index posts record gain

The HFRX China Index recorded a rise of 50.4% in 2009, according to data released by Hedge Fund Research.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Feb 2010

Legal & General kicks off third hedge fund

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has launched its third hedge fund, aiming to attract up to $1 billion of investment from funds of hedge funds (FoHFs) and family offices.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2010 | secure

Legal & General to launch third hedge fund

Legal & General Investment Management is launching this month its third hedge fund. The company aims to attract up to $1 billion of investment from funds of hedge funds (FoHFs) and family offices for the......

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Jan 2010

Gartmore unveils listing plan

The Gartmore Group is to list on the London Stock Exchange and to carry out an initial public offering (IPO) which is expected to close in mid-December.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2009

Merlin Securities and Northern Trust in global custody and administration deal

Merlin Securities has struck a deal with Northern Trust to provide its prime brokerage clients with access to Northern Trust's global custody and fund administration services.

Hedge Funds Review | 29 Sep 2009

Goldman Sachs latest to join CLS/ICAP joint venture for global FX markets

Goldman Sachs has joined a founder group of seven banks supporting the CLS and Traiana, an ICAP company, joint venture for global foreign exchange markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Sep 2009

TALF entices hedge funds

The US Federal Reserve term asset-backed securities loan facility is beginning to attract a lot more attention and participation from the hedge fund industry. Kris Devasabai reports on developments. ......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Sep 2009 | secure

Seeking safety with custodians

Financial strength of custodians is key, together with quality, safety and stability of sub-custody. For funds, the probability of having to move to a backup plan has significantly increased. Many are......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jul 2009 | secure

Energy fund launched to leverage Trafigura commodity expertise

Backed by commodity trading giant Trafigura, Galena Asset Management is launching Galena Energy Fund, an oil-focused energy derivatives fund to add to its existing metals and special situations funds....

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Apr 2009 | secure

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