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Michael Niedermeyer, Chief Executive Officer of Wells Fargo Asset Management Wells Fargo Asset Management makes strategic investment in The Rock Creek Group

Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 17:32

Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM) has acquired a minority ownership stake in privately held The Rock Creek Group (Rock Creek), a Washington, DC-based fund of hedge funds firm with approximately USD7 billion in assets under management. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. »

Emerging markets currencies Standard Life Investments launches GEM income fund

Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 12:16

Standard Life Investments has launched a Global Emerging Markets Income Fund aimed at both retail and institutional investors. »

Investments SEI to provide outsourcing services for new Cornerstone mutual fund family

Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 16:09

SEI has been selected by Cornerstone Advisors to launch a series of multi-manager mutual funds through the company's Advisors' Inner Circle Fund (AIC) series trust offering. »

Canadian dollars Canadian mutual fund assets totalled CAD837.6bn in November, says IFIC

Wed, 19 Dec 2012, 06:45

Total Canadian mutual fund assets under management for November 2012 were CAD837.6bn, compared to CAD834.3bn in the previous month – an increase of CAD3.30bn, or 0.4 per cent – according to figures released by the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC). »

Swedish flag Citi secures hedge fund depository, custody and prime brokerage mandate

Wed, 19 Dec 2012, 06:11

Citi has been awarded a mandate from Brummer & Partners, Sweden's largest hedge fund manager, to provide depositary, custody and prime brokerage services for its recently-launched Carve fund. »

Shaking hands Old Mutual Global Investors picks Pepper as MD of alternatives

Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 16:15

Old Mutual Global Investors, the merged business of Old Mutual Asset Managers (UK) (OMAM) and Skandia Investment Group (SIG), has appointed Donald Pepper as managing director of alternatives. »

Job page State Street Global Advisors appoints senior strategist

Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 16:00

State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the asset management business of State Street Corporation, has appointed Howard Kearns as senior strategist in the investment solutions group, specialising in liability-driven investment strategies. »

Trading screens SHB expands trade finance and cash management services via Misys

Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 14:14

Saudi Hollandi Bank (SHB) has selected an integrated transaction banking solution from Misys as part of the bank’s strategy to upgrade its trade finance and cash management online services. »

Trophy Barclays, Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan top Europe’s fixed income market

Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 13:33

Changes to the European fixed income market have yet to impact the competitive positioning of fixed income dealers, as Barclays, Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan maintained their places atop the list of Greenwich Associates Share Leaders in European Fixed Income in 2012. »

Handshake Mark Pumfrey joins Liquidnet as head of EMEA

Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 12:07

Liquidnet, the institutional trading network, has appointed Mark Pumfrey as head of EMEA and a member of the global leadership team, effective immediately. »

Tick LGIM clears interest rate swaps in Matching Plus Funds ahead of regulatory deadline

Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 10:15

Legal & General Investment Management’s (LGIM) pooled LDI range – the LGIM Matching Plus Funds – has cleared its first interest rate swaps well ahead of clearing becoming compulsory under the new central clearing regulations next year. »

Kenneth Goodreau, chief investment officer, TIG Advisors Kenneth Goodreau joins TIG Advisors as chief investment officer

Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 10:08

TIG Advisors, an investment platform that oversees more than USD1.8bn across multiple strategies, has appointed Kenneth Goodreau, former chief investment officer of the USD8bn Rhode Island State Pension, as chief investment officer, effective 1 January 2013. »

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JOBS

  • Sr. Sales Executive
    Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
    New York, New York IIR USA Senior Sales Executive at IIR USA ... read more
  • Private Equity Senior Analyst, various African locations
    Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
    , Curtis Murray Private Equity Senior Analyst, various African locations. Significant pan African fund seeks bi-lingual Analyst ideally with over 2 years sol... read more
  • Senior Investment Director
    Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
    London, Curtis Murray Senior Investment Director, UK Mid-market fund, London.Our well-respected client seeks a seasoned PE professional with a solid track record of closing deals ... read more
  • VP, in-House IR
    Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
    London, Curtis Murray VP, in-House IR, UK.  A European bank’s PE secondaries team requires a pro-active investment banker with a strong sales mentality to mange existin... read more
  • Analyst, PE Fund, UAE
    Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
    Abu Dhabi, Curtis Murray Analyst, PE Fund, UAE.  An excellent entry point into private equity for somebody with good academic record and solid M&A traini... read more


EVENTS

New York Non- Traded REIT Industry Symposium

3 weeks 6 days from now - New York

 IMN’s New York Non-Traded REIT Industry Symposium- the meeting place for the Non-Traded REIT and Broker/Dealer community in the East– bringing you the latest on key regulation and strategy impacting this market sector, as well as critical networking opportunities as the industry’s largest dedicated event on the East Coast.

For more information click here.  Don’t forget to reference discount code “GFM” when registering for 10% savings.

International Gold Mining Conference 2013

3 weeks 6 days from now - Zhaoyuan City

 The International Gold Mining Conference 2013 will invite world major & mid-tier gold miners and leading gold companies from China, countries’ government officials, active investors, and distinguished consulting firms to discuss gold mining trends, evaluate and structure investment portfolios, update the global & emerging countries’ investment opportunities, financial & capital raising strategies, M&A potentials and challenges, in-depth analyze gold & precious metals’ market outlook 2013, as well as advanced & innovative gold mining & development technologies etc.

23rd Annual FundForum International 2013

4 weeks 3 days from now - Monaco

Still Bigger, Still Better & Still Innovating

FundForum International 2013 is the world's largest investment management conference for asset managers, fund selectors and distributors. It annually attracts over 1200 of the most influential executives in the industry and with over 200 speakers this year, the 2013 programme is the biggest and best to date
 

Outsourced CIO Summit

4 weeks 3 days from now - Miami

 This is the only event that focuses in-depth on the key issues involved in deciding to outsource: governance and policy issues, various outsourcing models, vendor selection, due diligence, and much more.

Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount.

3rd Annual Private Equity Operations and Compliance Forum

4 weeks 3 days from now - New York

 Whether you’re from a fund-of-fund, a large fund or a small to mid-sized fund, you’ll find immense value by attending this in-demand program. 

Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount
 

The Trading Show Chicago

4 weeks 3 days from now - Chicago

The Trading Show Chicago is North America’s leading electronic trading conference and exhibition. With three conference streams – HFT World Chicago, Quant Invest Chicago and Exchange Technology World Chicago – you can meet with the entire value chain, including HFTs, quants, exchanges, investors, regulators, markets makers and technology providers, in one place at one time. The show also features a FREE exhibit with on-floor seminars on trading technology and strategy. For more information please visit our website.

Exchange Technology World Chicago

4 weeks 3 days from now - Chicago

 Exchange Technology World Chicago is North America's first conference designed for Heads of Technology at trading venues. The event will focus on infrastructure, low latency, listing infrastructure, data, technology challenges, and optimization post-trade. Discover the latest developments in trading venue technology. Exchange Technology World Chicago is part of The Trading Show Chicago, which also features HFT World Chicago and Quant Invest Chicago. For more information please visit our website.

High Frequency Trading World Chicago

4 weeks 3 days from now - Chicago

High Frequency Trading World Chicago is where leading HFTs, funds, proprietary traders, asset managers, brokers, exchanges and investors come to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead for HFT. HFT World Chicago is part of The Trading Show Chicago, which also features Exchange Technology World Chicago and Quant Invest Chicago. For more information please visit our website.
 

Quant Invest Chicago

4 weeks 3 days from now - Chicago

Quant Invest Chicago is the leading investment strategy conference for quant investors and their managers. This is where institutional investors, asset managers and quant experts come to explore new trends, asset allocation, portfolio construction, modeling and risk management. Quant Invest Chicago is part of The Trading Show Chicago, which also features HFT World Chicago and Exchange Technology world Chicago. For more information please visit our website.

Asset Allocation for Insurance APAC

4 weeks 3 days from now - Hong Kong

 This marcus evans conference offers the ideal platform in which to share and discuss the latest developments in asset allocation strategies for insurance companies to gain a competitive edge by proactively optimizing, managing and growing their portfolios, and remain compliant to Solvency II and its equivalents in a low interest and inflation environment.

Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing

4 weeks 3 days from now - New York

 12:30pm - 6:00pm

Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing is a highly focused capital introduction event bringing together active investors and successful, growing alternative investment managers focusing especially on opportunities in emerging markets.
At the Cap Intro: Emerging Markets Alternative Investing, investors and investment managers get what they need in their allocation and capital raising efforts: targeted private meetings. It is an extraordinary opportunity to get first round or continued meetings with your potential investors/investment managers underway.
 

DCIO Market Share Summit

4 weeks 4 days from now - Miami

 Interact directly with consultants, advisors, platforms, and DCIO thought leaders as they discuss the keys to success in the retirement planning industry.

Mention FMP115 during registration to receive 10% discount.

Agriculture Investment Summit 2013

4 weeks 5 days from now - London

Agriculture Investment Summit is where you will meet leading agriculture investors and key stakeholders who are committed to promoting sustainable and responsible investing in agriculture. The 6th annual conference is a forum for investors, managers and producers to forge solid relationships and make profitable and investment decisions. 

Funds Taxation Ireland

4 weeks 5 days from now - Dublin

 Providing technical updates and guidance on key funds taxation challenges

The Fund Taxation Ireland Forum has been specifically structured to provide a concise, but comprehensive, update on key tax developments impacting the Irish Funds Industry. In just one day, clarify your understanding and gain technical
guidance on essential issues, including:
• FATCA and other trends towards more tax
transparent regimes
• Investor tax reporting developments in differing
jurisdictions
• Financial transaction taxes (FTT) and other key
European developments
• Withholding and capital gains and other
investment tax changes

European and International Restructuring 2013

5 weeks 4 days from now - London

This conference will look at the latest leading authorities in the restructuring area, techniques for restructuring European and International corporate groups as well as likely developments in the future for finance documentation and processes for dealing with future restructuring waves.

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Quantitative Trade Summit 2013

5 weeks 4 days from now - Shanghai

 Quantitative Trade Summit 2013 is a professional conference concentrating on domestic Quantitative Trading environment and development. Over 200 decision makers and experts (on quantitative investment, trading, IT and financial engineering) from the fund management, securities, futures companies and exchanges are expected to involve in the summit to have brilliant presentations and discussions about trading strategy portfolio, trading platform, risk management, algo trading, exchanges technology, high-frequency trading and so on forth.

Restructuring and Turnaround 2013

5 weeks 5 days from now - London

 Bringing you Insight from the Experts in Restructuring & Turnaround Investing
This event promises to be the key gathering of Restructuring & Recovery practitioners this year.


People moves

Handshake BNP Paribas appoints Annalisa Winge Bicknell to focus on institutional clients

Wed, 22/05/2013 - 12:10

BNP Paribas Securities Services has appointed Annalisa Winge Bicknell to regional head of sales and relationship management for institutional clients, reinforcing its ambition to grow in the asset manager and asset owner segment of the market.

Peter Wright, GoldMoney GoldMoney promotes Peter Wright to CFO

Wed, 22/05/2013 - 06:30

GoldMoney has promoted financial controller Peter Wright to the position of chief financial officer, with immediate effect.

Russian flag BCS expands international sales and research teams

Tue, 21/05/2013 - 13:35

BCS Financial Group, an independent Russian financial institution, has appointed Dipak Rajani and Timur Salikov to its sales and research teams.

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