Hedge Funds Review - 2002-09-17
Articles in this issue
House rules
Law firm Stephenson Harwood looks at the UK's plans for regulating hedge funds and the growth in limited liability partnerships.
Gartmore opens in-house UK fund for investment
GROUP AIMS TO RAISE AN EXTRA $50M FOR UK SMALLER COMPANIES PORTFOLIO
Franklin seeks approval for US fund to launch in Europe
US-registered global equity fund sets for european shores
Liquidity and good returns are key for Preservation Trust
JC Clark offers an insider's perspective on the success of his Preservation Trust
Pay for performance
As the hedge fund industry flourishes, the question of fair compensation packages for hedge fund managers is yet to be addressed
Schroders fund aims for 9% returns above cash
closed-ended fund of hedge fundS offerS tax efficient benefits
Market malaise is not caused by hedge funds
UBS warburg reportS such a small asset class is not to blame
Reference published to aid new hedge fund managers
aima and goldman sachs produce alternatives reference manual
Booming Bermuda
Hedge funds can be set up with a relative ease in Bermuda ' it's just a matter of knowing where to start and getting to grips with the regulations
Sweden strides towards a stricter hedge fund regulation regime
A government committee has been reviewing Swedish fund legislation and how the European Union's Ucits directives will be transported into Swedish law.
Finding your way through the maze
New Star looks at the issues concerning the guaranteed products industry and examines some solutions being proposed by product providers.
Can fund databases be relied upon?
Hedge fund databases are in their infancy and this creates problems for users who are demanding up-to-date information.
The ratings game
In part one of HFR's look at the benefits of CFOs, Standard & Poor's explains its criteria for fund of fund managers By Christopher Howley and Vivek Kapoor
Strategy sentiments
Managers are playing it safe as geopolitical issues continue to dominate the markets ' but favourites are manager and strategy specific
Risk equals opportunity
Even though the past year has been tough, many managers are starting to see returns on their sector bets.
Managers shift to neutral as UK equities look attractive
Bias towards short positions has ended as valuations look more realistic
Aiming to keep risk to a bare minimum
The Bahamas-registered Hasenbichler GHS fund aims for lower volatility.
Thames River Capital unveils Japan and Turkey portfolios
rod birkett, martin taylor and volkan sari in manager roles
3A's ACE changes its Cayman listing to Luxembourg Sicav
Investors have choice of five strategies in 10 sub-funds
Shrinking asset swap market hits convertibles
Corporate scandals have had a negative impact on the convertible arbitrage sector
Oxley in talks with potential investors for Chess Capital
ex- watson wyatt consultant aims to launch by november
European debt market loses yet more leading players
Accounting fraud and financial scandals are draining investor confidence.
Market manoeuvres
The Harmonic Grid shows marked differences between the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100
