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Investors warming to Ucits hedge funds

Almost half of institutional investors in hedge funds are investing in or considering an allocation to Ucits hedge funds, according to research conducted by Preqin.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Mar 2010

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SWFs continue investment into hedge funds

Over a third (37%) of the world’s sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) invest in hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 10 Mar 2010

Man-backed Nephila attracts strong UK inflows

Insurance-linked securities specialist Nephila Capital has announced inflows during the second half of 2009 of $340 million from 11 UK institutions into its catastrophic reinsurance fund.

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Mar 2010

Investors team up for climate change asset allocation study

A group of major global investors including Dutch pension funds APG and PGGM and US giants CalPERS and CalSTRS are joining a study exploring the potential impact of climate change scenarios on asset a......

Hedge Funds Review | 09 Mar 2010

Middle East investors plan increased allocations to hedge funds

A majority of Middle East investors expect to increase or maintain their existing allocations to hedge funds in 2010. This is in stark contrast to 2009 when the majority expected to decrease allocatio......

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Mar 2010

Russian M&A activity set to rise

Optimism is returning to the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industry in Russia according to a survey.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Mar 2010

Cantor Fitzgerald sets up advisory unit for hedge fund investors

Cantor Fitzgerald, best known for its bond trading, brokerage and investment banking capabilities, has created a dedicated business unit to provide advisory services to hedge fund investors.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2010 | secure

Private equity buyers add depth and volume to secondary transactions

The lowest trade during January/February transacted at 44% of NAV for an illiquid share class. The highest trades were at 97% for three top-tier managers.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2010 | secure

Credit Suisse launches ETN based on its index

US investors will be able to access the Credit Suisse/Tremont Long/Short Equity Hedge Fund Index strategy through an exchange-traded product. Credit Suisse's Investment Banking division is launching an......

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Feb 2010

S&P extends index offering to include natural resources and infrastructure

Standard & Poor’s has expanded its family of risk control indexes with a series of launches based on the S&P Asia Infrastructure Index and the S&P Global Natural Resources Index.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Feb 2010

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