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Qif (qualified investment fund)

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

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Credit specialist Muzinich plans high-yield hedge fund launch in 2012

Muzinich is planning to launch a parallel version of a high-yield credit fund it currently sub-advises for Deutsche Bank. The fund manager believes high yield presents a convincing investment story.

Hedge Funds Review | 08 Dec 2011secure

SS&C furthers European expansion with acquisition of Irish hedge fund administrator

US-based fund administrator SS&C Technologies is expanding its business in Europe by acquiring BDO Simpson Xavier Administration Services in Dublin. It will administer offshore and regulated funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 22 Aug 2011secure

Former Banque d’Orsay prop desk team launches M&A hedge fund

Three former M&A traders from Banque d’Orsay’s proprietary desk are to manage a new hedge fund, Orsay Merger Arbitrage, seeded with $143 million by Oddo Asset Management.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jun 2011secure

Ireland funds industry remains buoyant

At a time when Ireland continues to struggle with its economy and general banking sector, the country’s fund services industry has stood out in its resilience to the turmoil affecting the jurisdiction.......

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Dec 2010

Sponsored article: Irish hedge fund sector vibrant

Ireland offers a wide range of structures suitable for hedge funds within a flexible and well-regulated environment. The jurisdiction is the largest hedge fund administration centre in the world.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Dec 2010

RWC Partners launches first Irish hedge fund as QIF

Independent investment company RWC Partners is launching its first fund domiciled in Ireland, RWC Macro Fund, as a qualified investment fund (QIF) at the end of January 2011.

Hedge Funds Review | 29 Nov 2010secure

Irish funds industry continues to grow despite domestic economic problems

The Irish funds industry is at an all-time high with around €1.8 trillion ($2.4 trillion) in assets under administration, up from €1.35 trillion ($1.79 trillion) in the same period a year ago.

Hedge Funds Review | 25 Nov 2010secure

Swiss Life to exit Castle AI stake in restructure

Listed fund of hedge funds company Castle Alternative Invest has announced it is to restructure and reduce capital with the exit of its largest shareholder, Swiss Life.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Sep 2010secure

Merrion opens global macro fund to outside investment

Merrion Investment Managers is to market its global macro High Alpha Fund to international investors after achieving growth of 103% since inception three years ago.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Aug 2010secure

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