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Jarislowsky Fraser to launch low fee mutual funds

A family of low fee Jarislowsky Fraser mutual funds is to be launched, subject to regulatory approvals. »

Richard Garrod, co-chairman, Guernsey Film

Independent film funds an investment of the future, say Guernsey experts

As traditional Hollywood studios struggle to assemble funding – MGM has been forced to postpone the 23rd film of the James Bond franchise because of debt problems – more and more financiers are looking to the independent film fund model for reliable returns, according to Guernsey-based tax expert Ben Tustin. »

Piggy bank

Brookfield appoints client relations manager for private funds group

Brookfield Asset Management has appointed Chris Harris as client relations manager for the private funds group. »

Phillip Frost, chairman of the board of Ladenburg

Ladenburg Thalmann completes acquisition of Premier Trust

Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services has completed its acquisition of Premier Trust, a provider of wealth management services, including trust administration, estate and financial planning, custody and investment services. »

Emerging market

Merchant Capital launches second tranche of emerging markets plan

Merchant Capital has launched a second tranche of the Merchant Capital Kick Out Plan: Emerging Markets, which offers investors exposure to Brazil and China. »

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Comment & Opinion

Stephen Johnston, Agcapita Partners

Comment: Brazil appears to be moving to ban foreign farmland ownership

The Brazilian government recently announced an “immediately binding” decision that appears to outlaw all foreign ownership of Brazilian farmland. Stephen Johnston (pictured) of Agcapita Partners outlines the implications. »

Joseph F. Winterscheid, partner, McDermott Will & Emery

Comment: New competition guidelines will require greater care in discussing and documenting decisions

Joseph F Winterscheid (pictured), partner and head of the global Antitrust & Competition Practice Group at McDermott Will & Emery, outlines the implications of the FTC’s revised Horizontal Merger Guidelines. »

Stanley Druckenmiller

Comment: Druckenmiller retirement indicates a new era for hedge funds

Stanley Druckenmiller one of the world’s most successful hedge fund managers, decided to stepdown this week, telling investors in a full and frank letter, "For me the disappointment of each interim drawdown over the years has taken a cumulative toll that I cannot continue to sustain.” »

Other publications

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 11:03

A family of low fee Jarislowsky Fraser mutual funds is to be launched, subject to regulatory approvals.

Thu, 02/09/2010 - 04:57

Vanguard now ranks first among exchange-traded fund providers in adviser loyalty, displacing the long-standing industry leader iShares.

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 11:03

A family of low fee Jarislowsky Fraser mutual funds is to be launched, subject to regulatory approvals.

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 06:00

As traditional Hollywood studios struggle to assemble funding – MGM has been forced to postpone the 23rd film of the James Bond franchise because of debt problems – more and more financiers are looking to the independent film fund model for reliable returns, according to Guernsey-based tax expert Ben Tustin.

Wed, 01/09/2010 - 05:00

The Brazilian government recently announced an “immediately binding” decision that appears to outlaw all foreign ownership of Brazilian farmland. Stephen Johnston (pictured) of Agcapita Partners outlines the implications.

HFRX Indices
StrategyDTDMTDIndex Value
HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index0.19940.11441160.67
HFRX Equal Weighted Strategies Index0.09970.08921122.65
HFRX Absolute Return Index0.09330.2637965.80
HFRX Market Directional Index0.42070.81471201.01
HFRX Convertible Arbitrage Index-0.0896-0.1811652.12
HFRX Distressed Securities Index0.17260.2004967.30
HFRX Equity Hedge Index0.44920.77911125.36
HFRX Equity Market Neutral Index-0.08040.2038969.09
HFRX Event Driven Index0.25940.46461350.53
HFRX Macro Index-0.0699-1.29441212.45
HFRX Merger Arbitrage Index0.05680.52201468.33
HFRX Relative Value Arbitrage Index0.09170.03031131.12
Performance last updated : 02/09/2010