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Investors focus on risk reduction as hedge fund performance becomes secondary issue
Institutional investors are now the main money behind hedge funds. While expectations of absolute return have been scaled down, focus is on maximising risk adjusted returns through bespoke portfolios....
Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2012
Hedge fund investors look to share classes for currency risk management
Part of the currency hedging process is managing the exposure gained through hedge fund share classes, another aspect of risk management, which is becoming more of a focus for investors.
Hedge Funds Review | 30 Jan 2012
Tax considerations impact the structuring of hedge fund vehicles and operations
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) is drastically changing taxation for US citizens who invest in offshore hedge funds while the UK has also changed rules that impact hedge fund investment...
Hedge Funds Review | 10 Jan 2012
Hedge fund fees under the microscope by investors as performance slides
As hedge fund performance is on the slide, fees have a bigger impact on returns. Investor dissatisfaction has returned, which may open the door to further negotiation on the standard the 2/20 fees.
Hedge Funds Review | 05 Jan 2012
Funds of hedge funds need to adapt to stay relevant, says chief of Permal
Permal is taking an activist approach to the fund of hedge funds business, creating more opportunities and ways to work with institutional investors. Customisation is the name of the game.
Hedge Funds Review | 07 Dec 2011
Lyxor expects surge in institutional interest in managed accounts
Lyxor Asset Management’s managed account platform is one of the most established in Europe, expanding strategy selection with the addition of more managers and consistent operational risk management.......
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
Man Group predicts increasing interest in managed account platforms
Man Group expects more pension fund administrators as well as institutional investors to favour infrastructure managed accounts in future. Asian and US investment is also expected to grow.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
Managed account platforms increasingly attractive for institutional investors and hedge fund managers
Following the liquidity crisis of 2008, institutional investors are turning to managed account platforms as an alternative to direct investment. Hedge fund managers also see advantages in joining MAPs.......
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
Amundi set to expand offering on managed accounts for institutional investors
Amundi Alternative Investment has ambitious plans for its managed account platform as the European Union’s alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) directive drives change in the sector.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
Innovation at heart of funds of hedge funds survival techniques
Funds of hedge funds are finding innovative ways to produce alpha and justify their fess. Some are turning to bespoke solutions, unconventional hedge fund strategies or different structures.
Hedge Funds Review | 31 Oct 2011
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