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US regulators step up hedge fund investigations

Recent insider trading and fraud cases involving hedge funds are indicative of a more aggressive approach to investigating financial crimes in the US as the focus moves to suspicious trading activity....

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

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Increased liquidity likely to boost short-term options trading by hedge funds and institutions

Short-term options accounted for a growing portion of total options volumes last year and hedge fund use is likely to grow in 2012, says Tabb. Infrastructure requirements may be prohibitive, however.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

Demographics and regulatory change in Asia-Pacific region should boost fund product sales

Demographic pressures and capital market developments will lead Asia-Pacific regulators to allow an expanded repertoire of asset classes and fund structures for investors, says Cerulli Associates.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund strategies need to cope with volatility and uncertainty in 2012 markets

Choosing a hedge fund strategy that will perform well in 2012 is difficult. With unprecedented ambiguity about what 2012 will bring, strategies need to cope with market volatility and uncertainty.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Short selling forecast to rise in China as regulations are relaxed, according to Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is seeing more securities lending activity in Asia. The rise in short selling reflects the weakness of the Hang Seng. Demand continues to surge while available inventory value falls.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

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Hedge Funds Review | 25 Nov 2011secure

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Hedge Funds Review | 23 Nov 2011secure

Deutsche Bank embraces investment into hedge funds through managed accounts for institutional investors

Deutsche Bank believes more investors will opt for a managed account platform solution, looking for liquidity and transparency as well as better operational risk management control.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 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

Hedge funds continue to see ETFs as useful instruments while regulators voice concerns over complexity

European hedge fund managers continue to discover the advantages of using exchange traded funds. But differences between the US and Europe are also causing concern for regulators.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

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