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Asian hedge funds eschew custody arrangements to safeguard assets
As emerging Asian hedge funds become more popular with investors outside the region, questions are being raised about the custody arrangements – or lack of them – which are causing some concern.
Hedge Funds Review | 08 Aug 2011
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
European-based custodians ponder impact of regulation on hedge fund clients
European Union rules aimed at custodians servicing hedge funds are being discussed. Controversy centres on custodial liability for fund assets. Dealing with regulation is an issue.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011
Institutional investors favour hedge funds with $1bn-$5bn of assets under management
A shift to direct investments among institutional allocators, including sovereign wealth funds, has benefited hedge funds managing $1 billion to $5 billion, according to Citi Prime Finance.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2011
Hedge funds cut short positions as European Union ponders more regulation
Hedge funds have more than halved their levels of securities borrowing amid fears over pending regulation affecting shorting being discussed by the European Union.
Hedge Funds Review | 15 Jun 2011
Financial reforms could restrict lending to hedge funds and increase systemic risk
The Dodd-Frank financial reforms could introduce greater systemic risk into the financial system if they force hedge funds to seek leverage from less tightly regulated banks in Europe said BAML exec.
Hedge Funds Review | 12 May 2011
Over a third of $1 billion-plus hedge funds not yet registered with SEC
Hedge funds in the US have until July 21 to register with the SEC but Citigroup says over a third of the larger funds have not yet done so.
Hedge Funds Review | 04 Apr 2011
Nomura to cut prime brokerage numbers
Nomura, which bought Lehman’s European, Middle Eastern and Asian equities and investment banking business in 2008, is cutting back its prime brokerage numbers.
Hedge Funds Review | 15 Mar 2011
Advent in hedge fund software link up with Syncova
Advent Software has bought Syncova Solutions, a UK-based company that provides margin management and financing software to hedge funds and prime brokers.
Hedge Funds Review | 03 Mar 2011
Advent eyes expanded role in hedge fund software market
Advent Software, already the dominant provider of portfolio accounting software for teh hedge fund industry, is developing hosted solutions and expanding its footprint in the middle office.
Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2011
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