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Sprott sounds warning on global risks

Canadian asset manager Eric Sprott says recent market stability will be short-lived and tells investors to increase exposure to precious metals. He warns of prolonged low US growth.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Jan 2012secure

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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

Manager profile: Eric Sprott, CEO, chief investment officer and senior portfolio manager, Sprott Asset Management

Canadian asset manager Eric Sprott now has over $10 billion invested in his mutual funds, hedge funds and discretionary accounts. His investment thesis is simple: go long gold and silver, short everything......

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

BTR Strategic Growth Fund: Salida Capital

Winner: Best long/short equity; Shortlist: Hedge fund of the year

Hedge Funds Review | 18 May 2011

Canadian alternative asset management company Arrow moves into UK market

Canadian asset manager Arrow Hedge Partners (now Arrow Capital Management) has formed a joint venture with Generation Group, a Geneva-based merchant bank in an alliance aimed at UK investors.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 May 2011secure

Geopolitics drives energy investment in 2011

Libya and Fukushima intensify geopolitical risks for energy investors this year, while alternative energy technologies like geothermal may benefit

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011secure

Introducing prime broker Merlin Securities moves into Canada

Prime brokerage services provider Merlin Securities is to offer custody and clearing through the National Bank Correspondent Network (NBCN), a subsidiary of National Bank Financial in Canada.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Nov 2010secure

CI Financial to buy Hartford's Canadian mutual funds business

Hartford Financial Services Group, CI Financial Corp and Hartford Investments Canada have made a deal under which CI acquires Hartford Investments, Hartford's Canadian mutual funds business.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Oct 2010secure

RBC Wealth Management to acquire BlueBay

RBC Wealth Management is to acquire fixed income specialist BlueBay Asset Management for £963 million ($1.5 billion).

Hedge Funds Review | 18 Oct 2010secure

Global ETF assets set to grow in 2010 boosted by increased hedge fund use

Global exchange traded funds (ETFs) are set to grow by 20%-30% this year following an increase of 2.5% year to date (YTD). Part of the growth is expected to come from hedge funds creating ETFs.

Hedge Funds Review | 29 Sep 2010secure

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