Monthly Archives: May 2004
SEBI Study Group in favor of Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The study group on hedge funds created by the Securities and Exchange Board of India [SEBI] has recommended that hedge funds should be allowed to operate in India.Such a recommendation was made on the […]
Dublin challenging Caribbean as a major Hedge Fund center
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Dublin is challenging the Caribbean centers as a competitor for hedge fund activities. According to news reports, Dublin is now home for over 100 hedge funds,which are currently domiciled in that jurisdiction. Traditionally, many […]
KE Absolute launches an early-stage Fund of Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – KE Absolute, a hedge fund services specialist, has launched an early-stage hedge fund. According to the report, the new fund is dedicated to investing inearly-stage Asian hedge funds. The launching of this new product […]
Number of Hedge Fund companies in Singapore double in 18 months
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Hedge funds are marching ahead with growth in Asian countries, particularly in Singapore. According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore [MSA], there are now atotal of 54 hedge funds operating in the country. That […]
Deutsche Asset Management to offer Leveraged Fund of Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Deutsche Asset Management Company [DeAM] has announced a plan to offer leveraged funds of hedge funds. The new deal was reached with Tricom Equities, according topublished reports. Tricom Equities will also be involved with […]
Asia in need of high-quality Hedge Fund managers
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – There is a growing need for experienced hedge fund managers in Asia, according to a statement made by an official of Credit Suisse First Boston [CSFB]. Today thereis a shortage in Asia of hedge […]
RAB Capital launches new Japanese Hedge Fund
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – RAB Capital plc, has announced the launching of a Japan long-short equity hedge fund. The new portfolio will be focusing �mainly on liquid large-cap stocks�according to the released statements. The new fund, RAB Japan […]
Some banks raise concerns over increasing loans to Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – A new survey conducted by Greenwich Associates, a US-based research firm shows that many banks have extended their credit lines to hedge fund companies, during thepast six months. According to the study, over one […]
New Star launches a new Fund of Hedge Fund vehicle
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – New Star Asset Management has announced the launching of its latest fund of hedge fund product, according to a news release. This is in keeping with the growingtrend of new hedge fund investment products […]
Crescent City Capital launches new Fund of Funds product
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Crescent City Capital Advisors [CCCA] has announced the launching of its new hedge fund product, the Crescent City Balanced Fund, LP. The new fund of hedge fundsproduct is a �multi-strategy fund of funds� according […]
Ramius Capital Group implements new Cogency software for Hedge Fund management
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Cogency Software, Inc., provider of software solutions for the financial services industry has announced the release of its new product, the Cogency AlternativeInvestment(TM). The software was implemented at the New York-based Ramius Capital Group, […]
CalPERS to boost Hedge Fund investments
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The California Public Employees Retirement System [CalPERS] may boost its hedge fund investments to as much as US $5.2 billion, according to published reports.Such an allocation when made, will make CalPERS the largest known […]