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Gary Townsend forms own hedge fund
Gary Townsend, co-founder of Hill-Townsend Capital, has formed his own hedge fund called GBT Capital Management after completion of a six-year partnership with Vernon Hill.
Invesco Real Estate names new Europe asset management head
Invesco Real Estate (IRE) has appointed Etienne Dupuy as new senior director of its European asset management operations.
Global Index International created online platform to enable investors track investments
Global Index International, a Brazil-based advisory group, has reportedly created its own internet platform to enable clients track the progress of their investments.
SAC Capital Advisors compliance head quits
Steven Kessler has resigned as the chief compliance officer of hedge fund firm SAC Capital Advisors, which is facing federal insider-trading charges.
Eaton Vance Management names new chief equity investment officer
Eaton Vance Management (EVM), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp, has named Edward Perkin as new chief equity investment officer, with effect from 29 April 2014.
Societe Generale launches new AIFMD reporting package for asset managers
Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has unveiled a new Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) reporting package for asset managers and their funds.
JTC Groups funds arm invests in eFronts IT platform
The funds arm of JTC Group has selected eFronts FrontInvest software platform to enhance its capabilities in the funds sector.
Fortune Venture appoints new MD for investments in Asia
Fortune Venture Investment Group (FVIG), a Taiwan-based global private equity firm, has appointed Lee Yuen Wai as new managing director for its investments in Asia.
Export-Import Bank of Malaysia launches first US$300million sukuk
Export-Import Bank of Malaysia (MEXIM) has said it had priced the world’s first U.S. dollar-denominated Islamic bond issue, a US$300 million, five-year sukuk that attracted US$3.2 billion of investor orders.
Lyxor Asset Management appoints new CEO
Lyxor Asset Management has appointed Lionel Paquin its new CEO, succeeding Ine?s de Dinechin who is set to leave the firm.