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Insparo fund targets Africa and Middle East investment opportunities

Insparo Africa and Middle East Fund follows a multi-strategy approach to investment opportunities in fixed income, equities and local markets relying on intensive first-hand research.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

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Garratt Property Group sees value in distressed UK properties

Garratt Residential Property Fund invests in rent-ready properties purchased at a deep discount. Target return is 35% to 40%. KMG Capital Markets Luxembourg purchases or sells properties.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

Odin Fund Management sees value in offshore oil servicing sector

Odin Fund Management is the second largest fund manager in Norway. Its Odin Maritim invests in companies mainly involved in maritime transport; Odin Offshore invests in the oil and gas sector.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

Bermuda to emphasise regulatory strengths in bid to gain more hedge fund business

Bermuda has struggled to compete with the Cayman Islands as a hedge fund jurisdiction. The push to improve regulatory standards for hedge funds may encourage more to domicile there.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

Exchange traded funds provide SCM with liquidity and transparency

Liquid instruments are at the heart of SCM Private’s strategy of investing only in exchange traded funds (ETFs). Two portfolio choices include equities, bonds, property, commodities and cash via ETFs.......

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

Technology sector buoyant with opportunity

Hedge funds find cloud computing, virtualisation, iPhones, iPads and Apple are all part of the rich tapestry of the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector. Long/short plays abound.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

Prime broker profile: Barclays Capital - aiming for the top

Barclays Capital aims to capitalise on its acquisition of Lehman Brothers to expand its offering to become a global top-tire prime broker for hedge funds. Custody services are something BarCap is also......

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

Investor profile: Thomas Weber, founding partner and head of hedge fund investment management at LGT Capital Partners

From its beginnings as a family office for the Princely House of Liechtenstein, LGT Capital Partners has invested in hedge funds and private equity funds for over 13 years.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

Politicians and regulators need to focus on supporting financial services

Politicans and regulators, especially in the European Union, need to consider less regulation and allow innovation to remain a cornerstone of the hedge fund industry.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010 | secure

Ucits fund of hedge funds proliferate despite lack of diversitiy and underlying funds

Funds of Ucits hedge fund are increasing as the numbers grow although choice is small compared to offshore funds. There is concern abot concentration and lack of diversification of strategies.

Hedge Funds Review | 04 Jul 2010

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