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Amundi set to expand offering on managed accounts for institutional investors

Amundi Alternative Investment has ambitious plans for its managed account platform as the European Union’s alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive drives change in the sector.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011

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Hedge fund strategies continue to take pounding from volatile markets

Hedge funds lost 2.69% on average in September, the second straight month of steep losses. Continued market volatility and the eurozone’s constant crisis state affected all strategies.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011

Prime brokers confirm options clearing on hold by US authorities

Foreign exchange clearing will be restricted to non-deliverable forwards as US authorities discuss if settlement risk can be properly managed for cleared FX options at FX Week Asia conference.

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Oct 2011secure

CFS Total Return Fund: Covenant Financial Services

Covenant Financial Services is betting on commodities and equities that stand to benefit from growing demand from Asia. As a macro investor, CIO Steve Shafer is extremely bearish on developed markets....

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

TCA Global Credit Master Fund: Trafalgar Capital Advisors

Trafalgar, a boutique finance and advisory company that lends money directly to small, listed companies, uses a hedge fund structure, offering corporate finance, advisory and short-term financing.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

Hedge fund strategies severely impacted by August market volatility

Market volatility, concern over slowing growth and the eurozone sovereign debt crisis hit hedge fund strategies in August. Only managed futures and global macros delivered positive returns.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011

Calpers allocates $100m in first hedge fund seeding operation

US pension fund Calpers has seeded its first hedge fund, Breton Hill Capital, a Toronto-based global macro fund. It has also launched a search for companies to manage up to $2 billion.

Hedge Funds Review | 26 Sep 2011secure

People moves

The latest appointments within hedge funds and funds of hedge funds as well as related service industries.

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Sep 2011secure

Nordic investors warm to hedge funds

Nordic institutional investors should allocate more to hedge funds in 2011, favouring direct investment and smaller managers with $250 million to $1 billion in assets under management.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

People moves

The latest appointments within hedge funds and funds of hedge funds as well as related service industries.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Aug 2011secure

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