Ucits

London's RWC Partners says it will launch Ucits variants of each new hedge fund it establishes as long as the strategy meets key criteria.

The IMA is calling for the introduction of a new type of fund structure it says will send out a "strong signal" the UK is serious about providing cross-border funds, ahead of the introduction of the new UCITs IV Directive.

The asset management industry has mixed feelings about the long-term threat exchange traded funds pose to index-hugging unit trusts and Oeics

The downturn caused investors to move away from relative returns and resulted in a wave of new funds. Despite once being considered a flight of fancy absolute returns have proved they are here to stay

After the losses suffered in 2008, this year has proven something of a pick-up, with investors developing sharper defense mechanisms in the wake of the credit crisis. But what is providing the momentum driving investors into 2010?

HSBC Ucits AdvantEdge fund of hedge funds is due to launch at the end of November and will be available for investment from both retail and institutional investors.

Smith & Williamson plans to re-domicile its Enterprise hedge fund from the Caymans to Dublin and convert it into a Ucits III structure by the first quarter of 2010.

Tiburon Partners will launch its Ucits III absolute return Green fund next month, to be co-managed by Hexam Capital joint founder John Payne.

Cheyne Capital Management has today launched a Dublin-domiciled Ucits III fund, investing in convertibles.

Manager highlights essential differences between US and UK and Europe as RMBS-based Monument Bond launches at UK retail space