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Hedge Funds Review announces launch of Americas Awards 2012

Hedge Funds Review has launched its first-ever Americas Awards, recognising the top-performing hedge funds and funds of hedge funds (FoHFs) in the US, Canada and Latin America.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 May 2012secure

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T2’s Tilson defends bank stocks following JP Morgan trading losses

Hedge fund T2 Partners' Tilson says Goldman Sachs' risk controls would have prevented losses like those incurred by JP Morgan. T2 is also purchasing long-dated TARP warrants issued by JP Morgan.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 May 2012secure

Jana Partners bets on rising dividends and share buybacks

Value-oriented event driven hedge fund Jana Partners is investing in companies that are returning excess cash to shareholders. The fund’s top positions include Expedia, Energizer and McGraw Hill.

Hedge Funds Review | 14 May 2012secure

Passport Capital sees value in insulated Saudi market

The search for uncorrelated sources of return in a bleak macro landscape has led John Burbank of Passport Capital to take a close look at the relatively insulated Saudi Arabia market.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 May 2012secure

Falcone favours permanent capital vehicle as Harbinger moves away from hedge fund structures

Harbinger Capital Partners chief investment officer Phil Falcone seeks permanent capital to finance illiquid control investments. He says focus on liquidity means managers are passing up opportunities.......

Hedge Funds Review | 10 May 2012secure

Hedge funds struggle with macro volatility

Speakers at the Salt conference in Las Vegas highlight the challenges for hedge funds of managing money in a volatile macro environment. Global macro strategies have seen declines since 2009.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 May 2012secure

Hedge funds eye retail investors through use of mutual fund wrappers

Investor demand for hedge fund strategies in mutual fund and registered investment company (RIC) vehicles is surging but many question if retail investors are a viable client base for hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 May 2012secure

People moves

The latest appointments within hedge funds and funds of hedge funds as well as related service industries.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2012secure

US public pension funds double down on hedge fund allocations

Worryingly low return expectations for stocks and bonds have left US public pension plans with little option but to raise allocations to hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 16 Mar 2012secure

Legg Mason targets mass-affluent investors with Permal FoHF

Legg Mason has launched a registered version of Permal’s fixed income fund of hedge funds for US accredited investors. The FoHF focuses on developed, emerging market and hedged fixed income strategies.......

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Feb 2012secure

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