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ProFunds launches single inverse ETFs on China index

Fri, 19/03/2010 - 12:01
ProFunds Group is launching the first exchange-traded funds offering single inverse exposure to equity indexes on China, the US real estate and the US basic materials sectors. »

Standard & Poor's licenses S&P 500 to Bosera Asset Management

Fri, 19/03/2010 - 10:34
Standard & Poor's has licensed the S&P 500 to Bosera Asset Management for the creation of an exchange traded fund based upon the index. »

Ten new listings for US ETP market

Fri, 19/03/2010 - 06:06
There were ten new listings of exchange-traded products on NYSE Arca in the week ending 12 March, a report by Deutsche Bank says. »

Asia Pacific ETF turnover down 7.8 per cent

Thu, 18/03/2010 - 17:10
Monthly average daily turnover of Asia Pacific exchange-traded funds declined 7.8 per cent to USD686m in the week ending 15 March, according to a report by Deutsche Bank. »

Inaugural ETF industry awards highlight success factors

Thu, 18/03/2010 - 15:15
The inaugural etfexpress Awards 2010, held in London earlier today (18 March), highlighted investors’ focus on factors such as ‘innovation, consistency and depth of expertise’ in choosing products. »

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Comment: Regulatory arbitrage - the case of credit default swaps

Mon, 15/03/2010 - 06:00
Dr Richard Reid (pictured), director of research at the International Centre for Financial Regulation in London, says the controversy surrounding the role of credit default swaps in allegedly aggravating Greece’s fiscal problems illustrate differences between countries in Europe and beyond on the priorities for financial sector reforms. »

Comment: The future of international financial centres

Fri, 12/03/2010 - 06:00
Geoff Cook (pictured), chief executive of Jersey Finance, argues that international financial centres such as Jersey, which are well regulated and have demonstrated their co-operation in efforts to curb tax evasion, are not part of the problems that led to the global financial crisis, but are an important part of the solution. »

Comment: Final stage of talks to water down EU hedge fund rules

Tue, 09/03/2010 - 06:00
Ronald Paterson (pictured), partner at international law firm Eversheds, comments on the latest stage of the countdown to the Alternative Investment Fund Management (AIFM) directive. »

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ProFunds launches single inverse ETFs on China index
Fri, 19/03/2010 - 12:01

ProFunds Group is launching the first exchange-traded funds offering single inverse exposure to equity indexes on China, the US real estate and the US basic materials sectors.

Comment: Regulatory arbitrage - the case of credit default swaps
Mon, 15/03/2010 - 06:00

Dr Richard Reid (pictured), director of research at the International Centre for Financial Regulation in London, says the controversy surrounding the role of credit default swaps in allegedly aggravating Greece’s fiscal problems illustrate differences between countries in Europe and beyond on the priorities for financial sector reforms.

Ticonderoga Securities launches ETF desk
Mon, 15/03/2010 - 16:03

Ticonderoga Securities, an institutional broker dealer, has launched an exchange-traded funds desk led by William Bauer.

Comment: Regulatory arbitrage - the case of credit default swaps
Mon, 15/03/2010 - 06:00

Dr Richard Reid (pictured), director of research at the International Centre for Financial Regulation in London, says the controversy surrounding the role of credit default swaps in allegedly aggravating Greece’s fiscal problems illustrate differences between countries in Europe and beyond on the priorities for financial sector reforms.

Comment: Regulatory arbitrage - the case of credit default swaps
Mon, 15/03/2010 - 06:00

Dr Richard Reid (pictured), director of research at the International Centre for Financial Regulation in London, says the controversy surrounding the role of credit default swaps in allegedly aggravating Greece’s fiscal problems illustrate differences between countries in Europe and beyond on the priorities for financial sector reforms.

HFRX Indices
StrategyDTDMTDIndex Value
HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index0.17711.02981172.00
HFRX Equal Weighted Strategies Index0.15181.05961130.60
HFRX Absolute Return Index-0.3735-1.3158974.78
HFRX Market Directional Index0.22951.70951173.84
HFRX Convertible Arbitrage Index0.03401.8056631.34
HFRX Distressed Securities Index0.16762.2872989.15
HFRX Equity Hedge Index0.32731.09431138.36
HFRX Equity Market Neutral Index0.1907-0.2941992.35
HFRX Event Driven Index0.13201.60211376.82
HFRX Macro Index0.41060.85841252.41
HFRX Merger Arbitrage Index0.11390.79781469.63
HFRX Relative Value Arbitrage Index-0.15250.32081110.71
Performance last updated : 17/03/2010