Getting Noticed: The Value Play of 130/30 Strategies - November/December 2007
FTSE Global Markets
The rising level of investor interest is leading some to posit that 130/30 investing could have the makings of a new investment paradigm rather than just a passing fad.
Contribution by: Brad Taylor
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The rising tide of long/short funds - October/December 2007
The Trade
Mark Fieldhouse explains why custodians are well-positioned to meet the challenges of servicing 130/30 funds.
Contribution by: Mark Fieldhouse
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Building it Up - November 2007
Investor Services Journal
A booming economy has allowed the Spanish capital markets sector to experience significant growth and the country has invested in its infrastructure accordingly.
Contribution by: José Maria Alonso-Gamo
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Partnering up to generate alpha - October 2007
FT Mandate
Absolute return strategies have proven effective at generating alpha, but as institutional money continues to fuel this sector, the continued growth is imposing new risks and responsibilities on hedge fund managers.
Contribution by: José Santamaria
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Faciliter la transition - October 2007
Avantages
A look at the integral role technology plays in helping custodians meet the increasingly complex needs of pension plan sponsors.
Contribution by: Francois Bouchy-Picon
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Slow merger brings profit and growth - October 2007
Financial Times
A profile of the joint venture that created RBC Dexia.
Contribution by: Rob Wright
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The Traditional Fund Manager's Guide to Servicing Alternative Funds - October 2007
The Fund Business
A panel discussion focusing on what traditional fund management companies need to consider when launching an alternative fund range.
Contribution by: Brad Taylor
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Preparing for Generation ‘Y’ - September/October 2007
FTSE Global Markets
A thought leadership report examining a number of issues related to the impact of ‘Generation Y’ in the fund management industry.
Contribution by: Emma Crabtree, Peter Fairweather, Eric Mansuy, Scott McLaren and Rob Wright
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Differentiating Growth and Value - September 2007
Benefits & Pensions Monitor
This article explores methods plan sponsors can use evaluate management styles of their investment managers.
Contribution by: Lawrence Lim
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Alternatives in the hunt for alpha - September 2007
Global Investor
The never-ending search for alpha has given birth to new strategies and alternative asset classes.
Contribution by: Olivier Laurent
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Absolute Risk - September 2007
The Trade
Hedge funds must tackle administration capacity and operational risks head on if the current level of growth in the industry is to be sustained.
Contribution by: José Santamaria
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Opportunities and Challenges of REIFS - September 2007
Fund Alternatives Intelligence Magazine
Robert Manderscheid examines some of the reasons investors are warming to the attractions of Luxembourg's real estate investment funds.
Contribution by: Robert Manderscheid
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Real Estate Funds Come of Age - September 2007
Global Investor
Robert Manderscheid describes how Luxembourg has created a positive regulatory environment for real estate investment.
Contribution by: Robert Manderscheid
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Coming of Age - October 2007
International Custody & Fund Administration
A look at the positive regulatory environment for real estate investment in Luxembourg.
Contribution by: Robert Manderscheid
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Quality of Client Service - September 2007
Financial i
The quest for client service excellence in the investor services industry.
Contribution by: Annie Blouin
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At Your Service - August 2007
Hedge Funds Review
Ireland's hedge fund administration community continues to add to the suite of services available to clients.
Contribution by: Peter Heaps
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Managing the Supply Chain for Hedge Funds - August 2007
Funds Europe
Blair McPherson explains how the securities lending market has risen to the challenge of meeting hedge fund demand.
Contribution by: Blair McPherson
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Chasing Alpha - August 2007
International Custody & Fund AdministrationThe growing convergence of investment styles will lead to a requirement for higher processing standards.
Contribution by: José Santamaria
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On the Hunt for Alpha - July/August 2007
Global Investor
José Santamaria explores how the convergence of investment styles will help elevate processing standards throughout the industry.
Contribution by: José Santamaria
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European Hot Property - July-August 2007
FT Mandate
Luxembourg’s taxation status makes it an ideal jurisdiction from which institutional investors can enter Europe’s real estate investment fund market, explains RBC Dexia’s Robert Manderscheid.
Contribution by: Robert Manderscheid
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Ireland needs to act to safeguard its position - July 2007
Finance Dublin
Peter Heaps examines some of the steps Dublin might take to help reinforce its position as one of Europe's top fund administration centre's.
Contribution by: Peter Heaps
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Managing The Supply Chain for Hedge Funds - June/July 2007
The Trade News
A look at how the securities lending industry has responded to the challenge of growing demand from hedge funds.
Contribution by: Blair McPherson
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Tooling Up For The Move To Globalization - June 2007
FT Mandate
As the fund administration industry faces an increasingly global focus, how can providers keep pace with demands for technology, talent retention and good service? This is the central issue addressed by this roundtable panel.
Contribution by: Tim Wood
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Managing The Supply Chain for Hedge Funds - June 2007
ISF Magazine
Blair McPherson describes how the securities lending market has risen to the challenge of meeting hedge fund demand.
Contribution by: Blair McPherson
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At Your Service - June 2007
Hedge Funds Review
A roundtable discussion on the most pressing issues facing the fund administration industry today.
Contribution by: José Santamaria
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David's Struggle In A Goliath World - June 2007
FT Mandate
A look at some of the key challenges being experienced by both hedge funds and fund administration as the industry continues to grow and evolve.
Contribution by: José Santamaria and Simon Shapland
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Luxembourg Funds Industry Panel Debate - June 2007
International Custody & Fund Administration
The stellar growth of the Luxembourg funds industry continues as the Grand Duchy expands its service offering. A panel of local experts debates the issues it faces in this feature article.
Contribution by: Jose Luis Velasco
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Breaking New Ground - June 2007
The Fund Business
A look at how growing client needs are creating new challenges for fund administrators.
Contribution by: John Lockbaum
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IFSC companies celebrate 10 successful years - June 2007
Finance Dublin
A photograph from an event commemorating RBC Dexia’s 10 years of successful business in their Dublin office.
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Why Offshore to Dublin - June 2007
The Fund Business
Peter Heaps of RBC Dexia looks at the benefits of Dublin as an offshore fund administration centre.
Contribution by: Peter Heaps
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Raising the Stakes - June 2007
Financial i
Blair McPherson explains how custodians are rising to the challenge when it comes to servicing the needs of hedge funds.
Contribution by: Blair McPherson
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Offshore to Dublin - June 2007
Business & Finance Magazine
Peter Heaps of RBC Dexia illustrates the many reasons why Dublin is a popular and thriving business offshore centre.
By: Peter Heaps
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Living in interesting times - May 2007
ISF Magazine
Securities lending is facing a shake-up in the wake of Basel II. Blair McPherson explains some of the key challenges and opportunities.
Contribution by: Blair McPherson
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Into the New Frontier - May 2007
The Fund Business
This article examines how specialist administrators are responding to clients’ growing use of alternative investments.
Contribution by: John Lockbaum
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A Fund of their Own - May 2007
Benefits Canada
As plan sponsors find themselves managing both defined benefit and defined contribution plans, they are taking steps to consolidate them under one investment structure.
By: Annie Blouin
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Toronto Hedge Fund Services 2007 - May 2007
Hedgeweek Special Report
In this special report on hedge fund services in Toronto, Brad Taylor discusses how RBC Dexia is assisting clients with the transition to alternative investing strategies.
By: Brad Taylor
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Anatomy of a Successful Joint Venture – April 2007
Financial Services Research
Well into the second year of its joint venture, RBC Dexia has impressed both its clients and the marketplace. CEO José Placido shares his insights on the journey thus far and provides a glimpse into what the future might hold.
Contribution by: José Placido
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Size is no handicap in race to be best - March 5, 2007
Financial News
An examination of the results of the 2007 R&M Global Custody survey.
By: Richard Greensted and James Rutter
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It All Comes Back to a Matter of Evolution - March 2007
FT Mandate
RBC Dexia's Tim Wood participates in a panel discussion about what it takes to make investment operations outsourcing deals successful.
By: Tim Wood
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Signed... – March 2007
Global Investor
RBC Dexia CEO José Placido shares his thoughts on the elements required for a successful joint venture.
By: José Placido
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Managing Risk and Return in Asian Securities Lending – March 2007
ISF Magazine
Blair McPherson examines the risks and rewards of securities lending in the booming Asian market.
By: Blair McPherson
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The Lender Agenda – March 2007
ISF Magazine
According to Fred Francis, beneficial owners are faced with some great new securities lending opportunities today.
By: Fred Francis
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RBC Dexia comes closer to realising its potential – March 12, 2007
Financial News
Custody industry expert Richard Greensted reflects on the success of RBC Dexia's first year of operations and the company's ambitious plans for the future.
By: Richard Greensted
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Golden Years - February 2007
International Custody & Fund Administration
This article recollects some of the major milestones over the past decade in the ever-changing global asset servicing business.
Contribution by: José Placido
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Custodians Learn to Deal with Alternatives - February 2007
Benefits and Pensions Monitor
RBC Dexia CEO José Placido discusses the increasing popularity of alternative investments and the impact this trend is having on the custody industry.
Contribution by: José Placido
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Coping with swelling demand – Februay 2007
FT Mandate
UCITS III has opened the door for more complex financial instruments, but how are administrators coping with demand?
Contribution by: Jean-Michel Loehr
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Super-Sized – February 2007
Benefits Canada
More than a year after a successful joint venture, CEO José Placido comments on the increased scale and capability of RBC Dexia Investor Services in Benefits Canada’s annual ‘custody issue’.
Contribution by: José Placido
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Breaking the Waves – February 2007
Benefits Canada
Annie Blouin discusses the ways custodians are helping make plan administration easier and more efficient for pension plan sponsors.
Contribution by: Annie Blouin
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Into the New Frontier – February 2007
Funds Europe
Administrators must keep pace with clients’ growing use of alternative investments. John Lockbaum explains how specialist administrators have responded to this challenge.
By: John Lockbaum
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Analyze This – January 2007
Investor Services Journal
Various industry figures provide insights and observations about the transfer agency business.
By: Scott McLaren
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Managing Risk across Global Markets: Changing Perceptions and Priorities – January 2007
Financial Services Research
Five global network management heads reflect on how their companies are adapting their risk management procedures in response to shifts in cross-border investment patterns.
By: Keri Smith
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Building global reach out of Europe – January 2007
Financial Services Research
The push among fund management companies for international distribution of their Europe-made funds is prompting innovative strategies across the distribution chain.
Contribution by: Scott McLaren and Markus Postler
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The Newly Transparent Hedge Funds are Winning Institutional Acceptance – December-January 2006-2007
FT Mandate
A look at some of the significant changes occurring in the administration of hedge funds.
By: John Lockbaum
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