Monthly Archives: November 2004
Edhec Study says only 3 out of 13 hedge funds had negative returns in Oct
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The recovery of hedge funds from negative performance that began in September, continued into October according to a new study conducted by the French BusinessSchool, Edhec. Edhec reported only three out of thirteen hedge […]
Wachovia Securities Bank to Offer Hedge Funds Attractive Financing
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Wachovia Securities says it will offer hedge funds an attractive alternative source of long term funding, through a collateralized debt obligation. The new fundingarrangement has been structured through a new venture, Atlas Capital Funding, […]
Multi-Strategy Hedge Funds ideal for pension funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – One of the developments from the meltdown of the technology sector four years ago is the overhaul of asset allocation strategies among pension and endowmentmanagers. With the entry of CalPERS into hedge fund investments, […]
Analysts think Hedge Funds may replace Traditional Benchmarking Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – For quite some time fund managers have gauged their performance on beating indexes, analysts argue that another downturn in the stock market in the coming year maychange the way such managers measure their performance. […]
More China focused hedge funds come to market
SHANGHAI, CHINA (HEDGECO.NET) – A growing number of China focused hedge funds have been coming to the markets lately. Many of these funds are aiming to take advantage of the trading opportunitiesarising from the increased level of volatility in China […]
Collapse of European convertibles may force some hedge funds out of business
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The drying up of Europe�s convertible bond issuance may spell some serious consequences for some specialist hedge funds. According to published reports, theEuropean new convertible bond issuance is currently at seven-year lows, this problem […]
Hedge Funds failed to create stability during the technology crash according to new study
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – A newly released study has challenged the widely held belief that hedge funds play an important role in the markets by helping to improve market efficiency,particularly in the area of mispriced securities. The new […]
MFA Members Tap 4 New Directors, Chairman Re-Elected
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 23, 2004 — On behalf of Managed Funds Association (MFA), John G. Gaine, President, welcomed four new directors to its Board of Directors at its first meeting of the newterm on November 10th in New York, and […]
Its Official CalPERS will double its hedge fund investment
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The California Public Employees’ Retirement System, CalPERS said it will double its hedge fund assets according to Mark Anson, the Chief Investment officer.CalPERS is the largest retirement fund in the United States. He explained […]
Capital Introduction for Hedge Funds, What Lies Beneath
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (White and Case, LLP) – One of the most important considerations for hedge fund managers when establishing or reviewing prime brokerage arrangements is the capital introductioncapability of the prime broker. Expanding the distribution for most hedge funds […]
Hedge Fund Manager Shuts Down Two Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – A Denver based hedge fund manager named Jerry Peterson announced he will be closing his two hedge funds as he prepares to retire from active money management.Peterson has been managing money for about four […]
Dollar troubles helping hedge funds as volatility return to market
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The decline of the US dollar has revitalized hedge funds as volatility in the currency markets has helped hedge funds to increase their trading activities.Volatility had all but dried up during much of 2004. […]