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Sovereign wealth funds could drive hedge fund asset growth

Sovereign wealth funds could increase hedge fund asset growth significantly. As SWFs become more familiar with alternatives, many are moving from FoHFs to direct investment in single-manager funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Apr 2012secure

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Asia-based hedge funds expect strong AUM growth in 2012 as numbers increase

Asia-based hedge funds are set for growth in 2012, both in terms of assets under management and numbers. Locally based managers will have an advantage over those based outside the region.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Apr 2012secure

Institutional investors want better performance as they eye emerging manager possibilities

Institutional investors across the board intend to increase allocations to hedge funds this year, with increased interest in small funds as well as emerging managers, according to industry surveys.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Mar 2012secure

Institutional investors likely to increase allocations to hedge funds in 2012, reports Preqin

More investors say they are willing to increase or start allocating to hedge funds this year, reports Preqin. Over a third plan to increase investment with only 9% reducing allocations this year.

Hedge Funds Review | 13 Feb 2012secure

Hedge fund investors look to share classes for currency risk management

Part of the currency hedging process is managing the exposure gained through hedge fund share classes, another aspect of risk management, which is becoming more of a focus for investors.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012secure

Institutional investors in $1bn club set to allocate even more money to hedge funds in 2012

Data and intelligence provider Preqin says institutional investors allocating $1 billion or more to hedge funds will be key to shaping the industry. Many are allocating to emerging hedge fund managers.......

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Jan 2012secure

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

Asian hedge funds receive boost as manager engagement and investor interest increases

Interest in emerging markets hedge funds is growing as Asian investors seek to allocate locally. More managers are moving to the region. Both trends should continue in 2012.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Dec 2011secure

Hedge fund AUM expected to reach pre-crisis levels in 2012 driven by increased institutional allocations

Increased confidence in hedge funds and a desire to diversify should drive hedge funds assets under management (AUM) higher in 2012, reports Preqin. Funds of hedge funds are also expected to benefit.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Nov 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

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