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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 2011secure

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Video: Interview with Joseph Bannister, chairman, Malta Financial Services Authority

Malta’s regulator is encouraging more custodians to come to the island in response to increased numbers of Ucits fund launches. The MFSA also has oversight plans for hedge fund directors.

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Hedge Funds Review launches first service provider rankings

Hedge Funds Review is compiling its first service provider rankings list, giving hedge fund and fund of hedge funds managers as well as investors a chance to rate service providers.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Oct 2011

European debt crisis may delay implementation of AIFM directive

European Commission officials are centred on Greece although the technical details of the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive and oversight of hedge funds continues.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

Asian hedge funds eschew custody arrangements to safeguard assets

As emerging Asian hedge funds become more popular with investors outside the region, questions are being raised about the custody arrangements – or lack of them – which are causing some concern.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011secure

Sponsored forum: Fund administrators ponder variety of issues challenge hedge fund industry

A forum sponsored by BNP Paribas, Butterfield Fulcrum, HSBC and UBS, fund administrators discusses issues of concern to investors and hedge funds: middle office, fees, regulation and due diligence.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Aug 2011

Volatility falls as secondary hedge fund market matures

As the hedge fund secondary trading market matures, traders are seeing more liquidity and less volatility. This in turn is supporting narrower bid-offer spreads as more managers turn to the market.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

European-based custodians ponder impact of regulation on hedge fund clients

European Union rules aimed at custodians servicing hedge funds are being discussed. Controversy centres on custodial liability for fund assets. Dealing with regulation is an issue.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

People moves

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

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Mar 2011secure

Ratings needed for non-financial risks in European Union funds management industry

Strengthening of capital requirements and better information to evaluate non-financial risks are important for hedge funds. Fund governance needs to be strengthened to manage non-financial risks.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2011secure

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