Category Archives: HedgeCo News
Hedge Fund regulation controversy may threaten stability of the SEC
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The US Securities and Exchange Commission has been caught up in various controversies, one led to the resignation of former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitts. Even afterMr. Pitt�s resignation, the problems of the SEC seem […]
Van Global Hedge Fund Index up 0.6% in June
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The Van Global Hedge Fund Index rose 0.6% net of fees during the month of June, according to a report released by Van Hedge Fund Advisors International, LLC (VAN).This is the first increase in […]
More traditional managers defect to hedge funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Rob Donahue the manager of Salomon Brothers Capital fund, a US $1.6 billion mutual fund is stepping down as the manager of that fund, according to publishedreports. Donahue is the second manager to step […]
Hedge Fund regulation may limit stable role of financial markets
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Hedge fund industry participants and analysts are worried that greater regulation of the global hedge fund industry may result in some unanticipated consequences.The ability of providing stability and liquidity to the financial markets may […]
Central Bank of Singapore to stop boosting the asset management industry
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The Central Bank of Singapore is considering whether to stop its program of helping to boost and grow the asset management industry. The bank places billions ofdollars in government reserves with institutional money managers; […]
SEC to examine Hedge Fund pricing methods
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – William Donaldson, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has continued to defend his plans to subject US hedge funds under his regulatory oversight.This time the SEC Chairman takes issue with hedge fund pricing […]
German Hedge Fund regulator to relax laws
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – BaFin, the German financial services regulator is relaxing hedge fund investment provisions, according to published reports. German Insurance Companies will now bepermitted to invest up to 5% of their total assets in hedge fund […]
New KPMG LLP and CREATE study says Hedge Funds have become a global phenomenon
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – A new joint study conducted by KPMG LLP and CREATE concluded that global investment managers are increasingly adopting hedge fund investment strategies. However,the authors of the new research said that it remains unclear if […]
New Morgan Stanley study concludes Hedge Funds can help in risk reduction
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – A new study conducted by Morgan Stanley has concluded that hedge funds can help cut investment risks by pension funds, within the context of a holistic approach torisk budgeting. According to Bryan Boudreau and […]
New study shows more institutional investors interested in Hedge Fund exposure
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – A new released study shows that the majority of institutional investors are looking to increase their exposure to hedge fund investment strategies. The new poll,undertaken by the London based investment manager Mellon Global Investments, […]
Former Goldman Sachs partner to launch a US$3 billion Hedge Fund
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Eric Mindich, the former partner at Goldman Sachs during 1999 is preparing to launch what has been described as the largest hedge fund launch of 2004. The newhedge fund called Eton Park has raised […]
Gartmore named Institutional Manager of the Year by Alternative Investment News
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Gartmore Asset Management Company has been named the �Institutional Manager of the Year� by the Alternative Investment News during the just completed Hedge FundIndustry Awards. The award praised Gartmore Investment team�s success in developing […]