Nexstar Capital Hires Ex-Dresdner Exec as Portfolio Manager
By Staff WriterNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Nexstar Capital Partners LLC hired Peter J. Carril as managing partner and portfolio manager. Mr. Carril previously was global head of emerging markets debt trading at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, according to a news release from Nexstar. He also serves as a board member for the Emerging Markets Traders...
September 27, 2004
Dow Jones Adds to Index LineupNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)-Dow Jones Indexes has announced plans to expand its hedge fund indexes to include a long/short equity specialty index. The Dow Jones Hedge Fund Indexes in early October will add the Dow Jones Hedge Fund Strategy Benchmark Equity Long/Short (U.S.) index to its stable. According to a statement...
September 27, 2004
Geography-Specific Long/Short Funds Lead Lineup at Halsey RoundtableNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--The upcoming capital-introduction conference in London organized by Jane Halsey will showcase a preponderance of long/short managers who focus on certain parts of the world. Of the 14 presenters, four trade in European markets, three in U.S. markets, one in China, one in Argentine debt and one broadly...
September 27, 2004
Sentinel Loses Two Fund ManagersSept. 21, 2004 -- Mutual fund managers Van Harissis and Scott Brayman have resigned from Sentinel Advisors Co., the asset management firm said. A company spokeswoman...
September 27, 2004
Principal Updates Voluntary Term ProductNU Online News Service, Sept. 27, 2004, 2:45 p.m. EDTThe Principal Financial Group Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, is updating its voluntary term life program.[@@]Principal ...
September 27, 2004
Aspect Joins EurexLONDON (HedgeWorld.Com)--Aspect Capital Ltd. has become a member of Eurex. Aspect, a quantitative European hedge fund manager with US$3.5 billion under management, is the first commodity trading adviser to become a nonclearing member of Eurex. In a statement, Aspect said joining Eurex is part of the company's effort to exploit...
September 27, 2004
Herseth Sponsors LTC Insurance Deduction BillNU Online News Service, Sept. 27, 2004, 5:12 p.m. EDTRep. Stephanie Herseth, D.-S.D., has introduced a bill that would create new tax breaks for ...
September 27, 2004
Interest in Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Designation GrowsAMHERST, Mass. (HedgeWorld.com)--Meeting the needs of an ever-growing number of aspirants, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association will administer the next series of Level I and Level II exams in February. According to officials, the number of candidates seeking the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation has tripled annually since the...