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Hedge fund fees under the microscope by investors as performance slides

As hedge fund performance is on the slide, fees have a bigger impact on returns. Investor dissatisfaction has returned, which may open the door to further negotiation on the standard the 2/20 fees.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Jan 2012secure

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Audio: Economist forecasts toughening trade environment in 2012 for hedge funds

Hedge funds face questions about the reason for their existence as they struggle to generate positive returns. The economic environment, regulation and scarce capital also threaten the industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Dec 2011 | screening image

Investment flows into $500m-$5bn hedge funds set to continue in 2012, predicts Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs advises start-up managers to focus on securing an ‘anchor tenant’ in the form of a seed investor or strategic capital provider. Creating a 'founding share class’ also pulls in investors.......

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Sponsored forum: Hedge funds see Ucits wrappers as way to new sources of capital

Hedge funds are continuing to look at Ucits products as attractive. However, there are pitfalls to putting any strategy into the framework and managers need to understand the rules and constraints

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Sep 2011

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

Sponsored Q&A: Harneys

In a two-part article Harneys investment funds partner Jonathan Culshaw responds to What do fund managers expect from their legal counsel? and Why do hedge funds still need offshore fund structures?

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Aug 2011

Sponsored fund administration forum: Industry leaders discuss issues

BNP Paribas Securities Services, Butterfield Fulcrum, HSBC Securities Services and UBS Global Asset Management together with Axa Investment Managers' FoHF platform discuss a range of issues.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Aug 2011 | screening image

Institutional investors favour hedge funds with $1bn-$5bn of assets under management

A shift to direct investments among institutional allocators, including sovereign wealth funds, has benefited hedge funds managing $1 billion to $5 billion, according to Citi Prime Finance.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

Central securities company to facilitate short-selling in China

One of China's leading securities houses sees a bright future for domestic investment banks developing hedge fund like trading businesses once short-selling is further liberalised on the mainland.

Hedge Funds Review | 13 May 2011secure

TT International looks to double hedge fund flagship assets

TT International is to take full control of its flagship global macro fund, TT International Fund Segregated Portfolio (known as Permal Europe) under an agreement with FoHF Permal.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Mar 2011secure

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