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Audio: Investor appetite for start-up hedge funds growing

Investors are keen to put money into start-up hedge funds but few are surviving the first year of operations, says KB Associates' Phillip Chapple. Reduced fees are the best way to attract capital.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Mar 2012 | screening image

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Hedge fund start-ups raised over $12 billion since 2009, Citi says

Citi say $5.6 billion went to 352 launches in 2011. Funds of hedge funds dominate investment into start-up and early-stage funds but managers are increasingly pushed to make concessions on fees.

Hedge Funds Review | 27 Feb 2012secure

US 2011 new fund launches strong on equity strategies and locking in investors

New-launch US-based hedge funds are asking for lock-ups while a good proportion of start-ups have seed or strategic capital prior to opening. Equity and equity-related strategies were most popular.

Hedge Funds Review | 22 Feb 2012secure

Audio: Institutionalisation of hedge funds debated by industry experts

The increasing size of the hedge funds industry and whether the institutionalisation of the industry has gone too far were among topical issues discussed during the latest Naked Short Club.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Feb 2012 | screening image

Direct Access to launch alternative asset management business

NY-based brokerage Direct Access Partners is setting up an alternative asset management unit that will also provide seed and acceleration capital for hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Feb 2012secure

Wermuth set to launch Russia quant fund

Wermuth Asset Management is preparing to launch one of the first quant funds investing in Russian equities.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Jul 2011secure

Latest hedge fund and fund of hedge fund launches

The latest listing of hedge funds, funds of hedge funds and structured products

Hedge Funds Review | 09 May 2011

Latest hedge fund and fund of hedge fund launches

The latest listing of hedge funds, funds of hedge funds and structured products.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011

RAB Capital launches gold and mining-focused Ucits hedge funds

RAB will launch two Ucits III-compliant funds: RAB Global Mining and Resources Ucits Fund and RAB Gold and Precious Equities Ucits Fund. Investors want exposure to commodities and emerging markets.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011secure

Hedge fund strategies show positive performance in February

Hedge funds performed well in February. The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index gained 1.21% in February, with positive contributions across all strategies.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Mar 2011secure

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