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Proprietary trading
Direct Access to launch alternative asset management business
NY-based brokerage Direct Access Partners is setting up an alternative asset management unit that will also provide seed and acceleration capital for hedge funds.
Hedge Funds Review | 06 Feb 2012
US regulators step up hedge fund investigations
Recent insider trading and fraud cases involving hedge funds are indicative of a more aggressive approach to investigating financial crimes in the US as the focus moves to suspicious trading activity....
Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012
Increased liquidity likely to boost short-term options trading by hedge funds and institutions
Short-term options accounted for a growing portion of total options volumes last year and hedge fund use is likely to grow in 2012, says Tabb. Infrastructure requirements may be prohibitive, however.
Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012
Fixed income arbitrage strategy enjoys improved environment and opportunities for 2012
With plenty of catalysts, more dislocations and an improved competitive environment in the more liquid US market, the outlook for fixed income arbitrage hedge fund strategies appears promising in 2012...
Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012
Institutionalisation and succession planning are two challenges for larger hedge fund managers
Regulation that has helped curtail investment bank proprietary trading will bring fresh talent to the hedge fund industry, bringing with it innovation and growth, says Ernst & Young.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011
Volcker rule implementation likely to be delayed because of criticism
Date for imposing the Volcker rule banning banks from sponsoring or investing in hedge funds as well as proprietary trading may slip by up to two years before full implementation following criticism....
Hedge Funds Review | 25 Nov 2011
CFTC to publish own version of Volcker rule
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is to publish its own Volcker rule for consultation although little progress has been made so far, according to CFTC commissioner Jill Sommers.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Nov 2011
Ikos court case raises questions over protection of proprietary information
A UK High Court case brought by Ikos Asset Management has emphasised the difficulties of hedge funds protecting proprietary intellectual property in Europe and of successfully pursuing claims.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
Granada Europe Fund: Swiss Hedge Capital
Equity long/shore Granada Europe Fund is seen as a niche strategy with a different process and outcome from the norm, according to co-founder of Swiss Hedge Capital, Gerhard Schreiber.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011
Lack of clear 'proprietary traders' definition stymies implementation of Volcker rule
Banks are considering a variety of measures to identify proprietary trading and meet the requirements of the Volcker rule, part of the Dodd-Frank Act, although none are foolproof, say dealers.
Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jul 2011
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