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  1. Service Providers – Transparency, efficiency and networks are three drivers reshaping finance in 2010 – SunGard, Newedge implements new global business line structure, Newedge starts OTC interest rate swap product clearing with International Derivatives Clearinghouse, RTS introduces first phase of technology initiative to reduce latency by 20%[more]

    Transparency, efficiency and networks are three drivers reshaping finance in 2010 – SunGard Pamela Marnell, head of product management for SunGard Financial Systems, said, "In talking to our customers, we've heard three universal business challenges that need to be met in 2010: d

  2. Tax Update – Dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, creation of new BES islands tax regime, Avoid paying taxes using offshore hedge funds[more]

    Dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles, creation of new BES islands tax regime On October 10, 2010 the Netherlands Antilles will be dissolved. The jurisdiction Netherlands Antilles will cease to exist. Three of its islands, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (known as BES) will become ove

  3. People – Josh Kaplan to run hedge funds for Ascension Health, St. Louis, Uttrup Financial Advisors hires Claus Joergensen as COO and Karen Page as investor relations head, US Futures Industry Association (FIA) elects directors and officers[more]

    Josh Kaplan to run hedge funds for Ascension Health, St. Louis From PIonline.com: Josh Kaplan was named senior director, hedged strategies, at Ascension Health, St. Louis. He will manage the hedge fund allocation in the health-care system's $15 billion in pension and operating assets, he

  4. Assets – Springbok raises $250m for multi-manager fund that will ask underlying HF managers to set aside reserve capital, Investors pull $2.5bn from Horseman hedge funds in fear of key-man risk, FoHFs firm Permal saw inflows of $350m YTD as it shifts towards institutional clients[more]

    Springbok raises $250m for multi-manager fund that will ask underlying HF managers to set aside reserve capital From HFAlert.com: Springbok Capital has raised $250 million for a multi-manager vehicle that will place an extraordinary demand on underlying managers. On April 1, th

  5. Why hasn't the price of pulp risen as rapidly as some other commodities?: Prospects of investing in pulp[more]

    Prospects of investing in pulp

Canada Roundtable: Going beyond Commodities Beta

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In the last 6 months, the make-up of the Canadian hedge fund industry and the AUM distribution per strategy has markedly changed. Un-levered AUM allocated to fixed income is probably touching 40%, and still increasing.

But even within the resource sector, there are still abundant and unique opportunities. Read about the maturation of the Canadian marketplace, as well as:

  • Who are the new players and strategies coming out of Canada?
  • Opportunities in commodities, credit and energy trusts
  • How to capture alpha from the resource markets – going beyond commodity beta
  • Lessons from 2008 and strategies to understand uncompensated investment risks
With:
  • Abdalla Ruken, Chief Risk Officer, Polar Securities
  • Aleksander F. Weiler, CFA, External Portfolio Management, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)
  • Barry Allan, President, Marret Asset Management
  • Brian Trenholm, CFA, Managing Director, Salida Capital
  • Gary K. Ostoich, CAIA, President, Spartan Fund Management and AIMA Canada Chairman
  • George I. Main, CEO, Diversified Global Asset Management (DGAM)
  • Jason Marks, CEO and CIO, GMP Investment Management
  • Lionel deMercado, Managing Director, Global Head of Equity Finance, TD Securities

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CME- EURO vs. U.S. DOLLAR (CASH) - Wklygraph

Intermediate Trend (3 months): Negative Thursday’s Close: 136’73 (+ 22) UPDATE: Overall, the Euro has been in a fairly tight range for the last five weeks. In light of the fact the Dollar has strengthened against the Euro from the 151’50 region down to (Euro weakening) the 134’50 region since Nov, I believe two things were established. First, the multi- year low in the Dollar has been solidified. Second, on a near term basis, the position of the Euro in relation to the 21- day M.A. line, remains oversold near term. As per, we stated three weeks ago, “We expect a bounce toward 139’00” – possibly higher. Let’s go already!