Hedge Funds Review
Man Group plans hedge fund acquisitions and expansion of US business
Man Group is looking at opportunities for acquisitions and establishing a larger presence in the US hedge fund market.
Institutional investors shift portfolio allocations to hedge funds
Institutional investors are set to allocate 11% more to hedge funds this year, according to a Deutsche Bank survey. Less money is flowing to FoHFs while emerging managers are in favour.
NewAlpha and Woori Asia seeding fund makes first investment
Former Brevan Howard and Trafalgar Capital hedge fund manager is recipient of first joint seed investment by NewAlpha and Woori Absolute Partners. The strategy is Asia equity long/short.
Hedge funds need ethical guidelines
Ethical behaviour
Advent Capital debunks convertible arbitrage myths
Myths and reality
Activist hedge funds significantly improve company performance
Positive effect from activist intervention
GO European Focus Fund: Governance for Owners
Hedge fund manager sees value in activist investing
Solid performance from Latin America and India-focused hedge funds in 2012
Macro and managed futures strategies struggle in 2012
Spectre of tail risk haunts hedge fund investment decisions
Chasing the tail
Prime brokers see value in hedge fund clients, says former Newedge general counsel
Evolving relationships
Fasanara Opportunities Fund: Fasanara Capital
Fasanara Capital has bleak view of global markets
Hedge Funds Review European Single Manager Awards 2013 open for entries
Hedge funds with a significant presence in Europe are invited to enter the European Single Manager Awards. The awards recognise the best hedge funds, judged on quantitative and qualitative criteria.
Hedge fund fees are in the spotlight
Costly strains
RBS Libor fine confirms CFTC intent to police global markets
Hedge funds around the world need to take note of the recent fine imposed on Royal Bank of Scotland and the extraterritorial reach of the the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Hedge fund AUM hits $2.6 trillion in 2012
Hedge funds finished 2012 in positive territory, according to eVestment. Despite reports of investor dissatisfaction, performance contributed with $116.3 billion increasing overall AUM in 2012.
Cayman moves to tighten hedge fund corporate governance
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has begun a consultation on corporate governance of regulated hedge funds. The move should bring the financial centre closer in line with other jurisdictions.
Cheyne Capital continues to find opportunities and performance in five asset classes
Opportunistic collaborators
Hedge funds scramble to meet AIFM directive rules
While the UK has decided to delay implementation of the AIFM directive, managers need to consider the impact of the rules and decide how they will be able to market and distribute hedge funds in Europe.
Overall hedge fund performance needs to remain positive to keep investor interest
Beginning again from the end
Endowments question merits of hedge funds after negative returns in 2012
Hedge funds remain the single largest allocation for US university endowments but an extended period of lacklustre returns is leading some in the endowment community to question their value.
CTAs are an inexpensive and effective tail hedge, says AHL
Momentous times