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Hedge fund secondary market trading dominated by rush to dump illiquid investments

Liquidating or side-pocket share classes have dominated an increasing supply of illiquid portfolios and transactions during the May/June trading period on the secondary market for hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

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BNY Mellon introduces side pocket accounting tools

BNY Mellon’s hedge fund administration unit is rolling out an improved accounting service for investments held in side pockets and special purpose vehicles (SPVs).

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Jun 2010

Getting off on the right foot: structuring a hedge fund for launch

Hedge fund launches eye variety of vehicles including Ucits and managed accounts

Hedge Funds Review | 30 May 2010 | secure

Auditors find recovery slow in Ireland

The hedge fund audit sector suffered during the financial crisis but a resurgent interest in launches, particularly of regulated products, bodes well for the future.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 May 2010

Industry surveys paint a rosy picture

Investors continue to harbour gripes about hedge funds, with concerns ranging from liquidity and transparency through to fee structures and the alignment of long-term interests. However, they still plan......

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Apr 2010 | secure

SEI and SunGard offer automated processing for side pockets

SEI has expanded its ability to process and do accounting for side pocket investments.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 Apr 2010

Substantial increased allocation to hedge funds expected

Investors are planning significant allocations to hedge funds this year. The increased inflow is associated with more rigorous due diligence and risk management.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Mar 2010

Different players, different game

A few years ago the secondary market was dominated by one or two names. With the increase in gates, side pockets and illiquid assets, secondary trading of hedge funds has blossomed. More players are in......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2010 | secure

Hedge fund reporting burden to increase

Hedge funds are likely to face increased reporting requirements following the publication of details about the information to be collected by national regulators for collation and dissemination by the......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2010 | secure

Hedge funds pose no systemic risk

After much debate over the possible systemic risk hedge funds may pose to financial markets, the UK regulator has conducted two surveys. The results show little cause for concern

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2010 | secure

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