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Hedge funds face dilemma of implementing socially responsible investing...
Hedge funds are adopting policies supporting socially responsible investing. It is possible for them to adhere to such principles, helping them attract capital from a new set of investors
Talented hedge fund managers are emerging in Asia and more capital is being deployed in the region. Edward Moon, CIO in Singapore for Woori Absolute Partners, talks about Asia’s hedge fund industry
Investors are paying more attention to hedge fund costs but many will tolerate additional expenses being passed to the fund as long as they are reasonable and the fund’s performance is strong.
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