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Credit Suisse asset management forms alliance with Reservoir Capital

Tue, 21/07/2009 - 16:06

Credit Suisse's asset management division has entered into an alliance with Reservoir Capital Group, a privately held investment firm, to seek attractive risk-adjusted returns. »

Crown Hill Fund appoints Jarislowsky as investment manager

Tue, 21/07/2009 - 14:31

Crown Hill Capital, the manager of Crown Hill Fund, has appointed Jarislowsky Fraser, Canada's largest independent investment counsel firm, as investment manager of the fund. »

Pioneer Investments appoints John Pollen portfolio manager

Tue, 21/07/2009 - 12:10

Pioneer Investments has appointed John Pollen as portfolio manager of Pioneer Emerging Markets Fund, effective 27 July. »

William Hederman joins Concept Capital as senior energy analyst

Tue, 21/07/2009 - 09:55

Concept Capital, an institutional broker and total solutions provider for global investment managers, has appointed William F. »

Irish Funds Industry strengthens ties with China

Tue, 21/07/2009 - 07:11

The Irish Funds Industry Association has signed a memorandum of understanding with its Chinese counterparts, the Securities Association of China. »

Growth outlook anaemic despite threat of meltdown easing, says HSBC

Tue, 21/07/2009 - 06:24

The risk of a prolonged global recession and threat of a meltdown in the financial system have eased, but the outlook for growth remains anaemic, according to HSBC Global Asset Manageme »

Pictet launches US equity value selection fund

Tue, 21/07/2009 - 06:15

Pictet Funds, the fund distribution company of Swiss private bank Pictet & Cie, has launched the PF (Lux) US Equity Value Selection Fund. »

Philippe Marchessaux to head BNP Paribas' asset management businesses

Tue, 21/07/2009 - 06:02

BNP Paribas has appointed Philippe Marchessaux to head its asset management businesses. »

Complyport appoints Martin Herriot chief executive

Mon, 20/07/2009 - 16:21

Complyport has appointed Martin Herriot as chief executive, effective 16 July 2009. »

KKR Private Equity Investors and KKR agree to business combination

Mon, 20/07/2009 - 15:17

KKR Private Equity Investors and KKR have entered into a revised purchase and sale agreement to combine the businesses of KPE and KKR. »

Investors remain committed to non-listed property funds, says Inrev

Mon, 20/07/2009 - 14:41

Investors remain committed to Asian non-listed real estate funds, although they have put short term allocations on hold, according to research from Inrev in co-operation with the Asian Non »

Aladdin Capital expands sales and trading division

Mon, 20/07/2009 - 13:35

Aladdin Capital Management has expanded its sales and trading division with the appointment of Mark Atmore, who brings more than 19 years experience from Bear Stearns and Nomura. »

Morgan Stanley raises over USD600m for TALF strategy

Mon, 20/07/2009 - 12:01

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has raised over USD600m from high net worth and institutional investors for a strategy investing primarily in securities eligible to serve as collat »

Fortress expands management team

Mon, 20/07/2009 - 11:59

Fortress Investment Group has made several changes in management responsibilities aimed at supporting the firm's growth and maximizing investment results for fund investors and public s »

CFTC appoints Scott Schneider director of public affairs

Mon, 20/07/2009 - 10:33

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has appointed Scott Schneider to serve as director of public affairs. »

Ian Lapey appointed co-manager of Third Avenue Value Fund

Mon, 20/07/2009 - 06:15

Third Avenue Management, an investment adviser to private and institutional clients, has appointed Ian Lapey as co-manager of Third Avenue Value Fund, effective 31 July 2009. »

Japan equity and energy funds attract otherwise subdued flows

Mon, 20/07/2009 - 05:42

Flows into US bond funds, global bond funds, Japan equity funds and several sector fund groups stood out during an otherwise lacklustre week ending 15 July, as investors hunkered down f »

Prytania Investment Advisors selects CMA for CDS pricing

Mon, 20/07/2009 - 05:27

CMA, the credit information specialist, has been appointed by Prytania Investment Advisors, a London-based asset manager and risk advisory firm, to provide independent pricing, risk met »

Alps introduces selling agreement management system

Fri, 17/07/2009 - 16:25

Alps Fund Services, a Denver-based turnkey fund service provider, has introduced a Selling Agreement Management System as an enhancement to its web-based Alps Virtual Access information »

Standard Life Investments strengthens European business development team

Fri, 17/07/2009 - 16:00

Standard Life Investments has strengthened its European business development team with the appointment of Michael Geier as investment director - Germany and Austria. »