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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 2012secure

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Video: Interview with Isaac Souede, chairman and chief executive, Permal Group

Isaac Souede, chief executive and chairman of fund of hedge funds group Permal, talks about the challenges facing the industry, the creation of alpha and how the industry needs innovation to achieve alpha.......

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2012 | screening image

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 2012secure

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 2012secure

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 2012secure

Barclays Capital forecasts major changes in hedge fund allocations for 2012

Report predicts steady flow of new capital into hedge funds. Reallocation of exiting allocations across strategies and managers could be the big story in 2012 as money flows top 2007 figures.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jan 2012secure

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 2012secure

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 2012secure

Stenham launches global macro fund of hedge funds

Stenham Asset Management has launched a global macro fund of hedge funds investing in equities, commodities, fixed income and currencies of hedge funds. Liquidity is with 35 days' notice.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund fees under the microscope by investors as performance slides

As hedge fund performance is on the slide, fees have a bigger impact on returns. Investor dissatisfaction has returned, which may open the door to further negotiation on the standard the 2/20 fees.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Jan 2012secure

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