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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

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Arden hires HedgeMark to build growing custom portfolios business

Fund of hedge funds manager Arden wants to develop its customised business by offering detailed risk reporting on underlying funds. Data will be provided by hedge fund platform HedgeMark.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

Hermes launches managed accounts platform to invest in CTAs

Fund of hedge funds Hermes' managed accounts platform will provide institutional investors with access to medium-sized commodity trading advisers that have maintained traditional CTA characteristics.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

Deutsche Bank and Financial Risk Management partner for hedge fund managed accounts seeding platform

Deutsche Bank and Financial Risk Management (FRM) have launched a managed accounts seeding platform for emerging hedge fund managers, based on DB's existing $7 billion managed accounts platform.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

Syz combines CTA exposure and tail risk hedging in fund of hedge funds

Syz & Co is launching a FoHF that invests in CTAs and tail risk hedging strategies to try to provide uncorrelated returns plus protection when the market is volatile.

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Dec 2011secure

Fund administrators continue to see strong business growth in Malta

Known as a good location for smaller start-ups, Malta’s fund administrators are beginning to see more variety and larger sized funds considering the jurisdiction, although AuA remain small.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

Legal services find boost in registrations as Malta enhances its reputation as a hedge fund jurisdiction

Malta continues to attract start-up managers but is also attractive for hedge funds with more esoteric strategies as well as Swiss managers and other mid-sized funds looking for a European Union base....

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

Investment into hedge funds via managed accounts gains momentum moving into 2012

Deutsche Bank has had a second wave of expansion on its managed account hedge fund platform this year. It has benefited from an increased appetite for managed accounts from a wider investor base.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

Hedge Funds Review reveals results of first service provider awards

Service providers play a key role in the smooth operation of hedge fund management companies. Increased regulation and investor concerns over counterparty risks make their role even more central.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011

Investors find comfort in hedge fund investment through managed account platform

Investors are embracing managed accounts for direct investment into hedge funds. Investors want their risks and exposures protected from default or counterparty or service provider failure.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

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