Author Archives: Alex Akesson

About Alex Akesson

Alex has been specializing in hedge fund and alternative investment news since April 2006. Working mainly in research and manager interviews, she has published breaking news on the hedge fund industry on her blog, as well as several industry publications. Her access to hedge fund managers gives her insight into news stories as well, and the ability to track press releases and other breaking news in real time.

HFA LatAm Chapter Symposium New York: Opportunity in Latin American Funds

The Hedge Fund Association (HFA) has announced the LatAm Chapter Symposium on October 6, 2011 at the Pierre – New York, NY. This symposium includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. “In order to effectively engage in this dynamic region, it is critical for investors and hedge fund managers to gain an understanding of the Latin American hedge fund community. The LatAm Chapter of HFA […]

Hedge Funds Suffer Worst Loss in Over a Year

Hennessee Group LLC, an adviser to hedge fund investors, announced today that the Hennessee Hedge Fund Index declined –3.36% in August (-1.80% YTD), while the S&P 500 declined -5.68% (-3.08% YTD), the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell -4.36% (+0.31% YTD), and the NASDAQ Composite Index decreased -6.42% (-2.78% YTD). Bonds were mixed, as the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index advanced +1.46% […]

Hedge Fund Association NE Chapter New York Golf League

Hedge Fund Association (HFA) members and their guests are meeting for the fourth event of the HFA Golf League taking place Thursday September 15th, 2011 at Doral Arrowwood in Rye Brook, NY. Bring your talent, make valuable connections, entertain clients, and win prizes for closest to the pin (par 3’s), longest drive, and low round of the day. More about […]

GAIM Survey: Hedge Fund Managers Predict Global Macro Strategies Will Outperform in 2012

Hedge fund managers predict global macro strategies will deliver the best returns in 2012 and they continue to see Brazil, China and India as the most rewarding regions for investing, according to a GAIM survey of 185 members of the hedge fund industry. Asked reasons that a global recovery might be derailed next year, respondents cited a range of worries, […]

Hedge fund net flows will hold up much better if we see another 2008 type market decline

Commentary: Donald A. Steinbrugge – After the market decline of 2008, the hedge fund industry experienced a significant contraction that was driven by negative performance, heavy redemptions and almost a complete seizing of inflows. The major question running through the hedge fund industry today, to quote Yogi Berra, the famous New York Yankee catcher, is it “déjà-vu, all over again”? […]

Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index up 0.69%

The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 0.69% in July compared to a loss of more than 2% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average Total Return Index. A new monthly commentary offers insight that may provide an understanding of these differences. Some key findings from the report include: The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index posted […]

HedgeMark Hires Three Hedge Fund Specialists

HedgeMark International, LLC., announced today that Jaeson Dubrovay has been named Managing Director, Portfolio Solutions and Kristoffer Houlihan has been named Managing Director, Portfolio Risk Solutions. Stephanie Kakalios joins HedgeMark as Director of Project Management. “A key goal for HedgeMark, a BNY Mellon affiliate, is to communicate the unique capabilities of our platform to prospective clients and their investment advisors,”  Kenneth S. […]

UCITS Alternative Index Blue Chip – Weekly Update – August 17 2011

The UCITS Alternative Blue Chip Index is down -0.14% this week, continuing its losing streak after a negative performance of -1.92% last week. Event-Driven is by far the worst performer with -6.04%, due to a large loss of one of its constituents. Fixed Income and Commodities are down respectively -0.90% and -0.12%. Long/Short Equity and Macro are up respectively 0.44% […]

Sadis & Goldberg: Municipal Advisers Registration Alert

Municipal Advisers* are to register with the SEC  by December 31, 2011, according to hedge fund law firm Sadis & Goldberg. “Municipal Advisers” who missed the filing deadline last year may also be subject to enforcement action for acting as an unregistered “Municipal Adviser.” *The Dodd-Frank Act defines a “Municipal Adviser” as any person who provides advice to or on behalf […]

Dow Jones Credit Suisse Core Hedge Fund Index Up 0.20% in July

The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Core Hedge Fund Index finished up 0.20% in July led by gains in the Managed Futures sector. Oliver Schupp, President of Credit Suisse Index Co., LLC, said, “The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Core Hedge Fund Index finished up 0.20% for the month with three out of seven sectors posting positive performance. Managed Futures experienced the […]