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Hedge funds
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
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 2012
Brics will slow over next decade as consumers drive growth
Changes in demographics and sluggish investment flows will check the fast economic growth in the Bric countries over 2010-20. Slower growth will impact the global economy, says Legal & General.
Hedge Funds Review | 02 Feb 2012 | 
Legg Mason targets mass-affluent investors with Permal FoHF
Legg Mason has launched a registered version of Permal’s fixed income fund of hedge funds for US accredited investors. The FoHF focuses on developed, emerging market and hedged fixed income strategies.......
Hedge Funds Review | 02 Feb 2012
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 2012
Hedge fund administrator GlobeOp to be acquired by private equity group
Private equity group TPG Partners is poised to acquire hedge fund administrator GlobeOp Financial Services in a cash deal said to be valued at around $802 million.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012
Video: Alcentra’s Paul Hatfield, CIO, and Graham Rainbow, senior loan portfolio manager, talk about leveraged loans as an asset class
Alcentra says sub-investment grade leveraged loans are becoming an accepted asset class in Europe as the market develops. Institutional investors are the norm in Europe compared with retail in the US....
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2012 | 
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 2012
Poor performance for hedge fund strategies in 2011 as assets under management increase
Despite lacklustre performance across many strategies, hedge funds had good inflows, ending 2011 with total AUM of $1.71 trillion. Fixed income was the best performer and equity long/short the worst.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Jan 2012
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