Bloomberg – Australian hedge funds will attract a net inflow of cash in 2009 after record redemptions by overseas investors led to the closure of at least 10 funds in the fourth quarter, the local arm of the Alternative Investment Management Association said.

Funds that survived will see some of that money invested in March once December quarter redemptions are returned to investors, AIMA Australia Chairman Kim Ivey said in an interview.

“Getting through this period is the defining time for managers because new money in March and April may keep them afloat,” said Sydney-based Ivey, who is also managing director of private hedge fund Vertex Capital Management. “Those that came out of 2008 and showed that they could still add value are in a very good position in 2009.”

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