Monthly Archives: May 2005
Man Says Hedge Fund inflows are slowing
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The world�s largest hedge fund manager, the MAN Group said on Wednesday, �That hedge fund assets were slowing, amidst concerns of the stability and performanceof hedge funds.� According to MAN, some institutional investors and […]
The acting Chairman of CFTC says caution should be used on Hedge Fund regulation
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The acting chairman of the U.S. Commodities and Futures Trading Commission Sharon Brown-Hruska told Reuters, �Market regulators and lawmakers should hear thefacts and not the hyperbole before rushing to introduce new rules for hedge […]
Hedge funds attract $24 billion in first quarter of 2005
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The global hedge fund industry attracted more than $24.6 billion during the first quarter of 2005, according to new data. However the convertible arbitragestrategy was the biggest loser for the quarter. That strategy saw […]
RAB Capital unveils new Energy Hedge Fund
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – RAB Capital has unveiled a new hedge fund; according to the news reports the firm launched a new energy hedge fund which will focus trading activities onPre-IPO firms. The new fund called the RAB […]
SEC Regulatory Oversight may expose the Bank Debt issue
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – Hedge fund managers investing in bank debt and capital structure may come under the spotlight with the implementation of the new SEC imposed hedge fund laws.Such strategies may come under increased scrutiny once the […]
Global Regulators to meet with Hedge Fund Executives
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – Financial Market Regulators from around the world are gearing up efforts towards the regulation of hedge fund industry amidst recent reports that the growth ofhedge funds could threaten the stability of the financial markets. […]
HFOptimizer software for fund of funds construction
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – — AlternativeSoft AG, creator of the HFOptimizer platform for fund of funds construction, announced today that a new release is available, for 30 days freetrial. This is already the third release within 2005. HFOptimizer […]
Hedge Funds now control between 10 and 15 percent of DaimlerChrysler
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The Chief Financial Officer of DaimlerChrysler has told German newspapers that Hedge fund companies now control between 10 and 15 percent of the shares of theGerman Auto maker, DaimlerChrysler. Bodo Uebber said in an […]
Mutual Fund Firm to Offer Absolute Return Fund
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – Integrity Mutual Fund Company said it plans to introduce a new mutual fund vehicle offering absolute return to investors. The new Integrity All Season Fundwill be jointly sponsored with the All Season Financial Advisors […]
Barclays Global Investors to launch a $1.84 billion hedge fund
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – Barclays Global Investors, {BGI} has announced it is launching a new $1.84 billion hedge fund firm; such decision was aimed at profiting from the newopportunities arising in the credit markets. The credit markets have […]
SEC Lawyers offer vigorous defense for new Hedge Fund Laws
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The Securities and Exchange team of lawyers vigorously defended the SEC�s decision to regulate the U.S. Hedge Fund industry. According to the lawyers, theclaims submitted by the New York hedge fund company challenging the […]
Deceased Woman Deemed “Qualified Purchaser” in SEC No-Action Letter
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – In a recent no-action letter, the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) found that a settlor of a trust who had been deceased forover 45 years, is a qualified purchaser […]