Category Archives: hedge-fund-research
Hedge Fund Survey: Smarsh Report Reveals Challenges in Oversight of Electronic Communications
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – The survey of more than 200 compliance professionals in the hedge fund industry was conducted to better understand the attitudes and current practices for electronic communication compliance. “This year’s survey findings illuminate the shifts underway related […]
Key Man Life Insurance Policies Part Of Due Diligence At Hedge Funds
New York (HedgeCo.net) – Institutional investors are pressuring hedge funds to buy key man life insurance to protect against the risk of a manager’s sudden demise, hedge fund risk management and insurance advisor SKCG Group reports. “Hedge funds are unique. Their ‘product’ […]
Hedge Fund Survey: Institutional Investors Looking to Alternatives
New York (HedgeCo.net) – Institutional investors across the globe are demonstrating significant demand for alternatives to support investment objectives such as diversification and alpha generation, and these expanding allocations are spurring greater interest in customized, investor-driven implementation approaches, according to […]
New: Morningstar’s Analyst Rating and Global Fund Reports for Alternative Mutual Funds
New York (HedgeCo.net) – Hedge fund tracker Morningstar has introduced the Morningstar Analyst Rating™ and Global Fund Reports for approximately 40 alternative U.S. mutual funds, representing about 75% of the alternative fund universe by assets. Over the next year, the […]
The evolution of the hedge fund industry
New York (HedgeCo.net) – The hedge fund industry has undergone significant change since the beginning of the financial crisis, resulting in the need to grow operational infrastructure and increase transparency, says a report by KPMG, and the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA). […]
The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index Finished Down 1.33% in May
New York (HedgeCo.net) – The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index (the “Broad Index”) finished down 1.33% for the month of May. Index May-12 Apr-12 2012 YTD Broad Index -1.33% -0.04% 2.61% Convertible Arbitrage -0.84% -0.23% 3.74% Dedicated Short […]
UCITS Hedge Fund Index Flat In June
New York (HedgeCo.net) – The UCITS hedge fund alternative Index Blue Chip is flat this week with a performance of 0.0%. So far this month the UAI Blue Chip is down -0.01%, while it is up 2.05% on year to […]
Fund of Hedge Funds Prisma Capital Partners purchased by KKR
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, a leading global investment firm, today announced an agreement to acquire Prisma Capital Partners LP (“Prisma”), a leading provider of customized hedge fund solutions. The New York Based Prisma Capital Partners has made […]
GlobeOp: Hedge Funds Advance 1.60% in June
New York (HedgeCo.net) – Hedge fund flows as measured by the GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 1.60% in June. “Solid net flows into hedge funds continued in June,” said Hans Hufschmid, chief executive officer, GlobeOp Financial Services (LSE:GO.). The GlobeOp […]
Two New 100 Women in Hedge Funds Earn CAIA Charter
New York (HedgeCo.net) – The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Foundation, sponsored by the CAIA Association, today announced that two members of the inaugural class of “100 Women in Hedge Funds/CAIA Scholars” have completed the CAIA Program. Kaoutar Sbiyaa, Product […]
Book Review: Stories Of Tax Evasion And Hedge Fund Fraud By An IRS Insider
New York (HedgeCo.net) – Tax evasion and fraud do not discriminate and can be perpetrated by anyone – from middle-class Americans to high profile celebrities starting with Al Capone, Willie Nelson, and continuing more recently with Wesley Snipes. Bruce Bronstein […]
UCITS Hedge Funds Down -0.70% in May 2012
New York (HedgeCo.net) – The UCITS Hedge Fund Strategy Index continues its downward trend with a setback of -0.70% in May 2012 after its drop of -0.36% and -0.34% in April and March respectively. The largest part of the May loss […]
