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Alternative investment
Direct Access to launch alternative asset management business
NY-based brokerage Direct Access Partners is setting up an alternative asset management unit that will also provide seed and acceleration capital for hedge funds.
Hedge Funds Review | 06 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
Audio: Solvency II directive could end hedge fund investment by European insurance companies
Draft Solvency II directive could mean European insurance companies (and possibly other institutional investors) will not be able to invest in hedge funds because of excessive capital requirements.
Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jan 2012 | 
Hedge fund compensation holds up despite performance drop
A rise in base pay compensated for a drop in bonuses last year. Hedge fund professionals are worried about pay in 2012. On average, cash compensation was $311,000 in 2011.
Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2012
Malta at a glance
Despite problems elsewhere in the eurozone, Malta continues to post strong economic indicators, particularly in the financial services sector which has seen year-on-year growth.
Hedge Funds Review | 21 Dec 2011
Malta accountants see expansion of hedge fund industry boosting bottom line
As Malta’s funds sector and the overall financial services industry grows, accountancy firms are finding it difficult to find enough staff and are using global networks for expertise and experience....
Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011
Cantor absorbs Cadogan funds of hedge funds and eyes more deals
Cantor Fitzgerald is trying to break into the alternative asset management business through acquisitions, recently completing a deal to acquire the operations of fund of hedge funds manager Cadogan.
Hedge Funds Review | 16 Dec 2011
European Commission proposals to limit hedge fund reliance on credit ratings leave industry baffled
European Commission proposals do not want hedge fund managers to rely on credit ratings. The new rule, however, leaves the industry pondering what it means for the way they run their strategies.
Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011
General public gets taste for world of hedge funds through live radio talk show
Leading names in the hedge fund industry take an hour most weeks to explain the truth behind the media stories as guests of the live radio talk show, the Naked Short Club, presented by Dr Stu.
Hedge Funds Review | 05 Dec 2011
Hedge funds need to provide better protection and liquidity, says Greenwich Roundtable
Alternative investments can provide higher risk-adjusted returns. However, hedge funds and other alternative investments need to provide better protection and liquidity, reports Greenwich Roundtable.
Hedge Funds Review | 25 Nov 2011
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