BlackRock has revealed that it has launched a new fund investing in emerging and frontier markets, which includes in alternative strategies like long/short. BlackRock says its Strategic Funds Emerging Market Allocation is…
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Desire to work in Asia? Asia Job Industry update from our APAC Director, Ayyaz Ahmad
With Asian asset management business thriving and many global asset managers generating more new business in Asia than anywhere else in the world, you could easily be forgiven for thinking that moving…
Hedge Funds Finish on a High in 2013
2013 was the most successful year since 2010 for hedge fund performance, as the whole sector posted a 4th consecutive month of gains. Hedge funds have benefitted from the favourable environment for…
France Awards more AIFMD Licenses than Ireland and Luxembourg
Under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), France has awarded 30 licenses. Amundi Alternative Investments has been the most recent to receive one, with others being processed. This means that France…
ETF Transaction Tax in Britain to be Abolished to Lure Funds
The British Government is to abolish the transaction tax on exchange traded funds (ETFs) in an attempt to lure activity from rival European centres. Even though Britain is an established hub for…
Predictions for 2014 – Why I believe salaries will decrease in real terms
2013 was a tough year for many. There are still a lot of changes taking place at the macro-level, and with companies still re-organising, and much new regulation taking effect this year,…
The gift of good hiring
December is a month for friends and family, and for giving. This year, I was approached by a contact in the industry and was ask to help an old friend of his,…
Clearstream Announce Credit Suisse as Transfer Agent
Credit Suisse have been announced as the first transfer agent to join LuxCSD: Clearstream and Luxembourg’s Central Bank’s central securities depositary. CSD is jointly owned and aims to provide Eurozone market access…
France Takes Lead with AIFMD Approvals
France has signaled its ambition to complete with the more established countries for cross-border funds, by awarding 25 licenses under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), which totals more that the…
Part 5 – Top Ten Traits of High Performance Companies
Over the last few weeks I’ve described management styles that help form strong teams. Effective people management is one of the building blocks of good business, without this, a company with great…