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CDS counterparty risks serious threat to global financial markets
Hedge Funds Review Magazine – Greenwich Associates conducted a study of 146 institutions in North America and Europe to determine how fears of counterparty risk were affecting institutional investment and trading strategies. The study revealed that 37% of participating institutions […]
Global fluctuation may affect hedge fund demand positively
Turkish Daily News – Hedge funds, which have reached an estimated asset volume of $2 trillion globally by attracting investor’s interest with their rapidly changing asset allocation and high risk appetite, are about to be accessible to investors in Turkey. Oyak Securities, Garanti […]
Global Islamic Fund of Funds Ranked Number One
Al-Bawaba – The Global Islamic Funds of Funds has demonstrated excellent performance in terms of returns and stability and has consistently outperformed other funds in the same category. Global Investment House “Global” announced today that its Global Islamic Fund of […]
Cayman Islands Sets Milestone with 10000 Registered Funds
ITNews- Recent second quarter figures from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), have confirmed the achievement of a key milestone by the Cayman Islands financial services industry, with more than 10,000 investment funds currently registered in the jurisdiction. At the […]
Pharos Russia Hedge Fund Holds Up In June
West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.Net)- Russia has held up very well over the month of June according to one of the most experienced Russian hedge fund managers, Pharos Financial Group. For the first half of 2008, the Pharos Russia Fund was […]
Skandia launches offshore protected fund of funds
CityWire.co.uk- Skandia has launched an offshore protected fund of funds which aims to offer capital protection alongside investment returns from the global equity markets. The Royal Skandia Protected Portfolio Investment Global Vista Life fun (PPI Global Vista) will offer exposure […]
Embattled UBS wraps up bumper rights issue
FRANKFURT (Reuters)- UBS has wrapped up a 16 billion franc rights issue, the Swiss bank’s second effort to resuscitate finances that have been ravaged by the global markets crisis. It is the latest in a line of major banks including […]
