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US regulators step up hedge fund investigations

Recent insider trading and fraud cases involving hedge funds are indicative of a more aggressive approach to investigating financial crimes in the US as the focus moves to suspicious trading activity....

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012secure

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Investable indexes: December 2011 returns

Broad hedge fund performance was down or flat for the end of 2011, with returns for the year in negative territory. There was some positive performance to be found in specific strategies.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Jan 2012

Hedge funds access securities lending data on the move with Data Explorers app

Hedge fund managers are increasingly using multiple devices to access data anywhere, anytime, says Data Explorers. Its iPhone app provides on-the-go securities lending data, essential for shorting.

Hedge Funds Review | 31 Jan 2012secure

Increased liquidity likely to boost short-term options trading by hedge funds and institutions

Short-term options accounted for a growing portion of total options volumes last year and hedge fund use is likely to grow in 2012, says Tabb. Infrastructure requirements may be prohibitive, however.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

M&A lull poses challenge for event driven equity funds

A drop in M&A volumes has hurt the performance of event driven equity hedge funds. Managers are optimistic 2012 will bring more deals and better returns, if macroeconomic conditions remain stable.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

Diamondback seeks to calm investors over insider trading allegations

Hedge fund Diamondback Capital says it cut ties with alleged insider traders and has been co-operating with investigators from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and US Attorney's Office.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Jan 2012secure

Hedge fund managers charged in insider trading case in US

US law enforcement officials including the Securities and Exchange Commission have accused seven fund managers and analysts of orchestrating one of the largest insider trading schemes in history

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Jan 2012secure

OTC derivative central clearing could lead to cutback in hedge fund operations and trading

Central clearing of OTC derivatives will add 1%-3% to costs and could lead hedge funds to scale back operations and trade. While they await further regulatory guidance, changes are on hold for most.

Hedge Funds Review | 12 Jan 2012secure

Poor overall performance by hedge funds in 2011 despite Q4 improvement

Hedge funds ended 2011 with overall performance down despite a pick-up in the fourth quarter. Only macro and relative value arbitrage strategies ended the year in positive territory.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012secure

People moves

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

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jan 2012secure

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