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Verdict Staff
CTAs post highest monthly return since April 2011: Preqin
According to Preqin’s latest performance benchmarks, CTA hedge funds have had their strongest monthly performance in over three years, posting returns not seen since April 2011.
Ex-JPMorgan executive launches new independent research firm
Former chief equity strategist at JPMorgan, Thomas Lee, has established a new independent fundamental strategy and research boutique called Fundstrat Global Advisors for institutional investors.
Gottex Fund Management plans to launch new funds next year
Gottex Fund Management, a Swiss-based provider of alternative investment solutions and advisory services, is reportedly planning to launch new Asia-tilted multi-asset products and an A-share fund in the first quarter of 2015.
SCB Asset Management selects Charles Rivers multi-asset solution
Thailand-based SCB Asset Management Company (SCBAM) has selected the Charles River Investment Management Solution (Charles River IMS) for automated portfolio management, electronic trading and execution management and compliance monitoring.
BOC authorized to act as Yuan clearing bank in Paris
Peoples Bank of China (PBOC) has authorized the Bank of China (BOC) to act as the clearing bank for the yuan in Paris.
BNP Paribas Wealths responsible investment crosses 3 billion mark
BNP Paribas Wealth Management’s responsible investment has crossed 3 billion mark, a 50% per year increase in clients’ wealth management since 2010.
SYZ Asset Management names new head of European equities
Swiss-based SYZ Asset Management has named Michael Clements as new head of European equities, replacing Eric Bendahan.
Total workforce of leading European banks down 1.2% in H1-report
The restructuring in the European banking sector has led to the downfall of staff numbers by 1.2% in the in first half of this year, which is equivalent to 21,135 jobs, according to data compiled by Reuters.
Beacon Pointe Advisors teams up with Clearwater Analytics
Beacon Pointe Advisors, a US-based registered investment advisory (RIA) firm has partnered with Clearwater Analytics to provide investment accounting and reporting solutions for its rapidly growing business.
Polar Capital names new head for its European income franchise
Polar Capital, a UK-based investment management firm, has appointed Nick Davis to head up its new European income franchise.