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Audio: Hedge fund investors warned of pitfalls of share class restrictions

Hedge fund share class restrictions may have unintended consequences, research suggests. Fund flow affects future performance, a fall of up to 5.6% was observed in funds where there were outflows.

Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jan 2012 | screening image

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Hedge fund investors flocking to global macro and relative value strategies

Hedge fund investors show a preference for macro funds and relative value arbitrage strategies, says Hedge Fund Research. Discretionary and systematic macro funds had highest net inflows in Q4 2011.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund compensation holds up despite performance drop

A rise in base pay compensated for a drop in bonuses last year. Hedge fund professionals are worried about pay in 2012. On average, cash compensation was $311,000 in 2011.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund asset flows in 2012 should top pre-2008, says Agecroft

Hedge funds will benefit from pension funds increasing their allocations to alternatives in 2012. Retail investors are also likely to look to alternative investments, according to Agecroft Partners.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund asset flows increase in December to hit 12-month high

Hedge fund flows have climbed higher in December, driven by investors seeking returns amid volatile stock markets and low bond yields, according to GlobeOp Financial Services.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 Dec 2011secure

Offshore legal counsel has larger role in post 2008 hedge fund world

Closer scrutiny of documents and more negotiation around the terms of the vehicles being offered by hedge fund managers has meant a larger role being played by offshore legal counsel.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Dec 2011secure

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

Hedge fund redemptions rising for year end although in line with previous years

Despite the impact of turbulent markets and poor performance, hedge fund redemptions remain similar to 2010 levels. There are no signs of unusual investor activity, GlobeOp reports.

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Nov 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

SEC charges PIPE hedge fund with fraud

NIR Group misled investors about the liquidity and performance of its investments, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Hedge Funds Review | 29 Sep 2011secure

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