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European hedge fund placement agents plan trade association

European third-party marketers of hedge funds are setting up an industry association and introducing a code of conduct. The project was discussed by around 60 placement agents.

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jul 2011secure

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Merchant Capital to expand Ucits hedge fund platform

Merchant Capital’s Ucits platform is to take on five hedge funds by October 2011. The first is Spectrum Partners’ Russian Phoenix Ucits Fund, which follows a long/short equity strategy.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Jul 2011secure

Aima’s institutional investor committee publishes guidance for hedge fund managers

As increasing money from institutional investors flows into hedge funds, one of Aima’s committee has developed a guide for managers keen on attracting allocations from this investor group.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011secure

AlphaMetrix to introduce ‘point and click’ investing system for hedge funds

An electronic ‘point and click’ subscription and redemption system to be introduced by hedge fund platform AlphaMetrix will make it easier for investors to purchase and redeem shares in hedge funds.......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011secure

European pension funds favour Ucits wrappers and managed accounts at expense of FoHFs

European pension funds prefer Ucits hedge funds and managed accounts as transparency issues and fee structures linked with funds of hedge funds come under scrutiny from consultants and trustees.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011secure

European alternative investment industry gearing up for regulatory challenges

The alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) and Ucits IV directives pose challenges for the alternative investment industry but could offer more options for EU-based hedge fund managers.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011secure

Ernst & Young offers pan-European marketing advice on EU hedge fund rules

Ernst & Young has published a report aimed at helping hedge funds to market their vehicles in the European Union once the alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive comes into effect.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Mar 2011secure

Investor profile: SkyBridge Capital

SkyBridge Capital, a $7.4 billion hedge fund investor, is expanding its funds of hedge funds business and pushing into the retail sector at a time when most of its competitors are shrinking.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2011secure

HedgeMark targets growth following BNY Mellon deal

BNY Mellon has taken a minority stake in HedgeMark through its Pershing subsidiary. The deal could turbo-charge the growth of the fledgling managed accounts platform, said HedgeMark CEO Ken Phillips.

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Feb 2011secure

Morgan Stanley bullish on Ucits platform prospects for 2011

Morgan Stanley plans to expand significantly its FundLogic Alternatives Ucits platform this year from its current assets under management of only $200 million to $2 billion, adding a further 14 funds....

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2011secure

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