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Direct Access to launch alternative asset management business

NY-based brokerage Direct Access Partners is setting up an alternative asset management unit that will also provide seed and acceleration capital for hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Feb 2012secure

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Arden hires HedgeMark to build growing custom portfolios business

Fund of hedge funds manager Arden wants to develop its customised business by offering detailed risk reporting on underlying funds. Data will be provided by hedge fund platform HedgeMark.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

Investors focus on risk reduction as hedge fund performance becomes secondary issue

Institutional investors are now the main money behind hedge funds. While expectations of absolute return have been scaled down, focus is on maximising risk adjusted returns through bespoke portfolios....

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

Shareholder activism grips disgruntled investors locked into non-performing hedge funds

Secondary trading of hedge funds so far in 2012 remains constant although supply will diminish. Disgruntled shareholders are becoming more vocal in pressing for swift closure of non-performing funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

Blackstone fund of hedge funds business has net $6.4 billion inflow

Blackstone Group’s fund of hedge funds business had net inflows of $6.4 billion in 2011 despite flat performance for many funds. Assets under management grew 14% in 2011 to close to $38 billion.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

M&A activity in 2012 could be boosted by strong corporates and interest from Asia-Pacific

Opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could pick up in 2012 although economic, political and regulatory challenges remain and activity is dependent on confidence returning to the markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012secure

Alternatives secure highest allocations from US college and university endowments in 2011

US college and university endowments favour allocations to alternatives, including hedge funds. Best returns in 2011 came from commodities/managed futures, energy/natural resources and venture capital.......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012secure

Hedge fund investors look to share classes for currency risk management

Part of the currency hedging process is managing the exposure gained through hedge fund share classes, another aspect of risk management, which is becoming more of a focus for investors.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012secure

Audio: Hedge fund investors warned of pitfalls of share class restrictions

Hedge fund share class restrictions may have unintended consequences, research suggests. Fund flow affects future performance, a fall of up to 5.6% was observed in funds where there were outflows.

Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jan 2012 | screening image

Hermes launches managed accounts platform to invest in CTAs

Fund of hedge funds Hermes' managed accounts platform will provide institutional investors with access to medium-sized commodity trading advisers that have maintained traditional CTA characteristics.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

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