Guernsey opens market to EU-based AIFs
Guernsey has extended its market access to alternative investment fund managers and AIF funds from EU member states that have fully implemented the Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive (AIFMD).
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Jersey funds using private placement under AIFMD jump 10%
The number of Jersey funds being given access to Europe through private placement regimes under the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) has risen by 10% in six months, figures from the Jersey Financial Services Commission reveal.
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Aberdeen to buy hedge fund Arden
Aberdeen Asset Management has entered into an agreement to acquire hedge fund Arden Asset Management
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ESMA recommends six non-EU nations for AIFMD passport
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recommended that six countries should be among the first wave of non-EU countries to get access to a Europe-wide passport under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
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Aberdeen bolts on second alternatives business in two months
Aberdeen Asset Management has agreed to acquire private equity and real assets manager FLAG Capital Management as part of an ongoing bid to scale up its presence in the alternatives space.
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AIFMD burden hurting European investment, says tax panel
Some fund managers are passing up European investment opportunities in a bid to steer clear of the compliance demands required to meet the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), according to a panel of tax experts at the recent Guernsey Funds Forum.
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Dexion Capital launches alternatives platform
Dexion Capital has launched an alternatives UCITS platform called Dexion Liquid Strategies.
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The stars are aligning for hedge funds
The stars are aligning to allow a much maligned asset class to recapture some of its former glory.
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Aberdeen bolsters alternatives offering
In a bid to further bolster is position within the alternatives space, Aberdeen Asset Management is to buy SVG Capitals minority stake in the firms joint venture, Aberdeen SVG Private Equity Managers for £29m.
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Concerns for ESG criteria growing says survey
Investors around the world are paying increasing attention to environmental, social and governmental (ESG) factors as a way of delivering good returns within alternative investments, according to new research.
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Amundi brings in alternatives strategy head
Amundi Alternative Investments has announced the recruitment of a new head of directional strategies.
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Neuberger Berman launches long short equity fund
Independent investment manager Neuberger Berman has expanded its liquid alternatives platform with the launch of a new global long short equity Fund.