Trading Slows at Futures Exchanges
3-Aug 2010 |
WSJ.com: US Business
The biggest futures-exchange operators saw trading activity decline in July from
prior-month levels as a seasonal slowdown in volumes was exacerbated by reduced
market volatility.
Qbasis Futures Fund launches in
UK
3-Aug 2010 |
Hedgeweek News
The Qbasis Futures Fund, the first managed futures exchange-traded fund, has been
given the go-ahead by the Financial Services Authority to be marketed in the UK.
Article Tag: Qbasis Futures Fund, Alistair Evans, UK read more
The Interview – Aref Karim, Quality
Capital Management: “We see managed futures playing a bigger part in a portfolio
as uncertainties prevail in traditional markets”
4-Aug 2010 |
Hedgeweek News
Aref Karim, principal of Quality Capital Management, which has just launched its
14-year-old managed futures strategy through an onshore Ucits III fund vehicle,
says CTAs stand to benefit for greater investor interest thanks to their non-correlated
absolute return stream and ability to act as portfolio insurance during periods
of systemic turbulence, as well their liquidity, transparency and regulation. Aref
Karim, principal of Quality Capital Management, which has just launched its 14-year-old
managed futures strategy through an onshore Ucits III fund vehicle, says CTAs stand
to benef read more
Natixis Unveils Managed Futures
MF
10-Aug 2010 |
emii.com : Asset Management
Natixis Global Associates has launched a managed futures mutual fund
Castlestone bets wheat will boost
corn, soybeans
11-Aug 2010 |
Reuters: Funds News
LONDON (Reuters) - Fund firm Castlestone Management, betting that soaring wheat
prices will push up corn and soybean prices, said a short-term trading approach
was the best way to survive current choppy markets.
Hedge Funds Jump Into T-Bonds With Both Feet
12-Aug 2010 |
FINalternatives
Hedge funds have increased their U.S. Treasury bonds trading by a factor of almost
seven this year, aiming to profit from the usually sedate market.
Barclay CTA Index up 0.09 per cent
in July
19-Aug 2010 |
Hedgeweek News
Managed futures gained 0.09 per cent in July, according to the Barclay CTA Index
compiled by BarclayHedge. Article Tag: Managed futures, Barclay CTA Index
read more
‘Quant’ Funds Try to Resurrect Computer
Investing
20-Aug 2010 |
NYT > Business
The quantitative investment managers with high-flying computer models have lost
favor since the big downturn.
MF Global to venture into money
management - FT
23-Aug 2010 |
Reuters: Funds News
LONDON (Reuters) - MF Global Holdings is poised to enter money management and investment
banking, the brokerage firm's new boss was quoted as saying by the Financial Times
on Monday.
Managed futures post mixed returns
for July
24-Aug 2010 |
Hedgeweek News
Managed futures managers experienced mixed performance for July, the latest report
from Lipper Tass shows. Article Tag: Managed futures, Lipper Tass read more
TD Ameritrade Starts FX Futures
Trading
25-Aug 2010 |
emii.com : Exchanges and Trading
TD Ameritrade Holding has launched futures and foreignexchange trading capabilities
Commodities rebound boosts Glencore
26-Aug 2010 |
FT.com
World's largest commodities trader reports first-half net income has surged 42%
on the back of 'the gradual recovery in the global economy and generally higher
average commodity prices'
Armajaro Asset Management Names New CEO
31-Aug 2010 |
FINalternatives
Commodity-focused hedge fund firm Armajaro Asset Management has appointed Harry
Morley as chief executive officer.