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Institutional
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 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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 | 
Increased liquidity likely to boost short-term options trading by hedge funds and institutions
Short-term options accounted for a growing portion of total options volumes last year and hedge fund use is likely to grow in 2012, says Tabb. Infrastructure requirements may be prohibitive, however.
Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012
Demographics and regulatory change in Asia-Pacific region should boost fund product sales
Demographic pressures and capital market developments will lead Asia-Pacific regulators to allow an expanded repertoire of asset classes and fund structures for investors, says Cerulli Associates.
Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jan 2012
Asian hedge fund size increasing as managers embrace better corporate governance
Asian-based hedge funds are increasing in size as more embrace good governance aimed at attracting institutional money, according to BNY Mellon’s head of alternative investment services in Asia.
Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jan 2012
Institutional investors in $1bn club set to allocate even more money to hedge funds in 2012
Data and intelligence provider Preqin says institutional investors allocating $1 billion or more to hedge funds will be key to shaping the industry. Many are allocating to emerging hedge fund managers.......
Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jan 2012
Tax considerations impact the structuring of hedge fund vehicles and operations
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) is drastically changing taxation for US citizens who invest in offshore hedge funds while the UK has also changed rules that impact hedge fund investment...
Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012
Significant inflows into secondary hedge fund trading expected to swell market in 2012
Tullett Prebon estimates up to $3 billion is ready to be allocated to secondary hedge fund trading with a further $6-$10 billion of supply going into the hands of secondary buyers in 2012-13.
Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012
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