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Shareholder activism grips disgruntled investors locked into non-performing hedge funds

Secondary trading of hedge funds so far in 2012 remains constant although supply will diminish. Disgruntled shareholders are becoming more vocal in pressing for swift closure of non-performing funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

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Investors turn to more esoteric and illiquid hedge funds

Secondary hedge fund market activity in November was strong compared with October. Buyers are looking at more esoteric and illiquid hedge funds, a trend expected to continue into 2012.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Dec 2011secure

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

Secondary market braces for wave of distressed hedge funds

In the wake of market volatility, the hedge fund secondary market has reported a 5% fall in September prices. This may trigger increased supply in the market as redemption requests hit funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Oct 2011secure

Institutional investors keen to offload small illiquid positions onto secondary hedge fund market

More investors are looking to the secondary hedge fund market as a third-party valuation tool, as some question net asset values struck by managers for illiquid holdings in their portfolios.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Aug 2011secure

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

Volatility falls as secondary hedge fund market matures

As the hedge fund secondary trading market matures, traders are seeing more liquidity and less volatility. This in turn is supporting narrower bid-offer spreads as more managers turn to the market.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011secure

GlobeOp index reports positive performance so far in June

Hedge fund administrator GlobeOp reports a positive performance for its index in June, with investors reported to be continuing to allocate to hedge funds despite market volatility.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jun 2011secure

Tullett Prebon says locked-in hedge investors face four-year wait

Some investors locked into hedge funds in the financial crisis may not have hedge funds and funds of hedge funds redemptions satisfied fully until 2015, said market intermediary Tullett Prebon.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Jun 2011secure

Shadow accounting highlights hedge fund desire for counterparty safety

Counter party risks and a desire for more control has led hedge fund managers to minimise their dependence on any one service provider. This has resulted in parallel, ‘shadow’ accounting.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 May 2011secure

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