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Sothic Capital European Opportunities Fund: Sothic Capital Management

As the European distressed cycle begins, Gertjan (GJ) Koomen, chief investment officer at Sothic, believes there will be many opportunities in distressed corporates over several years.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

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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

US SEC analysis programme identifies suspect behaviour at hedge fund advisers

"Aberrational performance" detected in hedge fund advisers by US Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement division. Abuses included misreporting strategy and performance data

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011secure

Hedge funds and FoHFs are back in fashion with European private banks

Absolute return and hedge funds have a large role to play for investors, say many private banks. Having them as part of asset allocation adds diversification and improves the risk/return profile.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

Investors turn to detectives to help vet hedge funds

Background checks and investigations have become a standard part of hedge fund operational due diligence reviews.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011secure

Sovereign wealth funds plan increased allocations to large macro hedge funds

Hedge funds will find attracting investments from sovereign wealth funds tricky. But to diminish risk and diversify portfolios, SWFs are increasingly interested in allocating to managers.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 May 2011secure

Regulation has not kept pace with innovation in the fund management industry

The Ucits directive fails to make adequate allowances for the operational consequences of financial innovation. Non-financial risk has increased and regulations contributed to this rise.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2011secure

Hedge funds consider outsourcing options for middle and back office functions

In or outsourcing? Hedge funds are considering their options as some functions like fund valuations are brought back in-house while other middle and back office operations remain outsourced.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Dec 2010secure

Stenham Asset Management

Winner: Best high net worth/private client fund of hedge funds provider. Highly commended: best overall group and best investor relations team

Hedge Funds Review | 24 Nov 2010

Madoff feeder funds face recovery challenges

Court-appointed liquidators trying to recover assets funnelled to Bernard Madoff through British Virgin Islands feeder funds are pursuing claims. It could be years before investors see results.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010

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