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Audio: PerTrac lifts the lid on alternative Ucits investment

Alternative Ucits is an investment vehicle people outside of Europe want to know more about. PerTrac’s comprehensive survey of the market reveals some surprises on location and size of the market.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012 | screening image

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New Capital Wealthy Nations Bond Fund: Stratton Street

The Ireland-domiciled Ucits Wealthy Nations Fund invests in investment grade bonds and companies using a database expressing the total assets and liabilities of 128 countries as a proportion of GDP.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Jan 2012secure

RiverCrest Capital's second hedge fund offering provides access to European equities

RiverCrest Capital has launched its second hedge fund offering, the European Equity Alpha Fund. The fund is aiming for a return of 12%-15% (net of fees) with a target volatility of 5%-8%.

Hedge Funds Review | 06 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

Swiss funds industry attracts inflows in November after two months of outflows

Swiss investment funds had inflows in November despite falls in major equity indexes and euro gains against the Swiss franc. The industry should benefit further when new rules are implemented in 2013....

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Dec 2011secure

Malta at a glance

Despite problems elsewhere in the eurozone, Malta continues to post strong economic indicators, particularly in the financial services sector which has seen year-on-year growth.

Hedge Funds Review | 21 Dec 2011secure

Malta accountants see expansion of hedge fund industry boosting bottom line

As Malta’s funds sector and the overall financial services industry grows, accountancy firms are finding it difficult to find enough staff and are using global networks for expertise and experience....

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

Lack of choice of custodian slows Malta’s progress as a European fund jurisdiction

With only a couple internationally recognised custodians operating in Malta, the regulator is keen to attract more competition before European Union legislation hits the statue books.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

Legal services find boost in registrations as Malta enhances its reputation as a hedge fund jurisdiction

Malta continues to attract start-up managers but is also attractive for hedge funds with more esoteric strategies as well as Swiss managers and other mid-sized funds looking for a European Union base....

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

Malta’s finance minister sees hedge fund development as key part of financial services growth

Despite an unsettling sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone, Malta’s financial services sector and in particular hedge fund development continues to grow at an accelerated pace.

Hedge Funds Review | 20 Dec 2011secure

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