Tag Archives: hedge fund managers


Current Trends Affecting Hedge Fund Fee Structures

In the wake of one of the most severe liquidity crises in recent memory, the vast majority of hedge fund managers have seen their assets under management shrink considerably over the past twelve months.  Whether in the name of paring back on risk, exiting losing positions, reducing portfolio volatility, or simply rebalancing portfolios, investors have used a litany of reasons […]

Three Sides to Every Story – Hedge Fund Regulation

Hedge fund regulation has long been a subject of debate, with the SEC pushing for tighter restrictions and managers doing all they can to avoid it. Both stances are understandable. Managers are known for their ambiguity. They provide just enough information to investors, but usually leave the tedious information about specific strategy details and asset allocation to themselves. The federal […]

Hedge Funds and the 2008 Elections

While the overwhelming drama and non-stop media coverage of the democratic primaries has alas come to an end, a historic and monumental election awaits us. Never has there been such a divide on pertinent issues or such a stark difference in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the two candidates. To some, Obama represents a long awaited revolution; a beacon of hope […]

A Summary Of Sound Practices For Hedge Fund Managers

Overview of “A Summary of Sound Practices for Hedge Fund Managers” which appeared in the Winter 2007-2008 issue of Financial Bridges magazine. View the entire article via the PDF. Overview The Managed Funds Association – a leading trade group for the hedge fund industry – recently released the fourth version of its highly regarded Sound Practices for Hedge Fund Managers […]