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EXCLUSIVE: Ucits wrapper for hedge fund leads to significant performance drag

Putting a hedge fund strategy in a Ucits wrapper can lead to a performance drag of as much as 50 basis points (bp) a month, research by Lyxor Asset Management has revealed.

Hedge Funds | 09 Aug 2010 | secure

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Hedge funds miss out on ethical investment asset flows

Research has revealed that religious institutions struggle to invest responsibly while maintaining a belief-­friendly strategy.

Investors | 09 Aug 2010 | secure

Secondary hedge fund trading market continues illiquid sell-off

The June/July period of secondary trading of hedge funds has seen a continued clearout of illiquid interests, including the beginnings of some activity in Madoff and Petters ­related assets.

Hedge Funds | 09 Aug 2010 | secure

Goldman offers OTC clearing service

Goldman Sachs has launched a derivatives clearing services (DCS) business to provide clients with a comprehensive global over the counter (OTC) clearing service.

Prime Brokerage | 09 Aug 2010 | secure

Hedge funds ride out volatility storm

Hedge fund returns for the first half of 2010 were broadly flat but large funds in particular enjoyed healthy inflows from investors.

Hedge Funds | 09 Aug 2010 | secure

US Securities & Exchange Commission announces waiver on credit ratings requirements

The US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) waiver on the credit ratings requirement has thrown issuers and investors into confusion as Moody’s Fitch and Standard & Poor’s look for a solution.

Securities | 09 Aug 2010

Switzerland remains confident of hedge fund industry future

Although uncertainties regarding the European Union’s alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive remain, Switzerland is confident its hedge funds industry has a bright future.

Regulation | 09 Aug 2010 | secure

Hedge funds and funds of funds experience mixed results in first half of 2010

Volatile markets are playing havoc with many hedge funds strategies. Investors continue to favour the largest funds, representing only 5% of the total industry, many reporting positive net inflows.

Strategy | 09 Aug 2010 | secure

QCM Global Diversified Programme (Otus Fund): Quality Capital Management (QCM)

Quality Capital Management's QCM GDP Otus Fund is a systematic fund focused on market prices, not trends. Average yearly returns since inception in 1999 are just over 19%.

Hedge Funds | 09 Aug 2010 | secure

Reviewing the use of alternative asset class ETFs

Investors have extended the use of exchange traded funds (ETFs) to alternative investments. Commodities, infrastructure and real estate are popular but hedge funds less so.

Exchange-traded Funds | 09 Aug 2010

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