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Investment flows into $500m-$5bn hedge funds set to continue in 2012, predicts Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs advises start-up managers to focus on securing an ‘anchor tenant’ in the form of a seed investor or strategic capital provider. Creating a 'founding share class’ also pulls in investors.......

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

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Short selling forecast to rise in China as regulations are relaxed, according to Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is seeing more securities lending activity in Asia. The rise in short selling reflects the weakness of the Hang Seng. Demand continues to surge while available inventory value falls.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Growth markets in Latin American and Asia open opportunities for Goldman trading and execution services

Goldman Sachs will focus in 2012 on increasing the footprint of the trading and execution business in growth markets in Latin America and Asia, particularly China as regulations become more open.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Morgan Stanley sees opportunities for prime brokerage in move to exchange clearing of OTC derivatives

A solid balance sheet is only one quality hedge funds look for in a prime brokers. Morgan Stanley believes a wide range of services offered globally and a consultative relationship is needed.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Vote of confidence for providers in results from service provider rankings 2011

Service providers play a key role in the smooth operation of hedge fund management companies. Their role has become even more central as increased regulation and risk controls take centre stage.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Hedge Funds Review launches first service provider rankings

Hedge Funds Review is compiling its first service provider rankings list, giving hedge fund and fund of hedge funds managers as well as investors a chance to rate service providers.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Oct 2011

Lack of clear 'proprietary traders' definition stymies implementation of Volcker rule

Banks are considering a variety of measures to identify proprietary trading and meet the requirements of the Volcker rule, part of the Dodd-Frank Act, although none are foolproof, say dealers.

Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jul 2011secure

European-based custodians ponder impact of regulation on hedge fund clients

European Union rules aimed at custodians servicing hedge funds are being discussed. Controversy centres on custodial liability for fund assets. Dealing with regulation is an issue.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

Financial reforms could restrict lending to hedge funds and increase systemic risk

The Dodd-Frank financial reforms could introduce greater systemic risk into the financial system if they force hedge funds to seek leverage from less tightly regulated banks in Europe said BAML exec.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 May 2011secure

Nomura to cut prime brokerage numbers

Nomura, which bought Lehman’s European, Middle Eastern and Asian equities and investment banking business in 2008, is cutting back its prime brokerage numbers.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Mar 2011secure

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