Category Archives: HedgeCo News
German Regulator Gives Approval for First Two Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The German Financial markets regulator, BaFin has given its approval to Germany�s first two hedge funds, to be marketed to German investors. A unit of DeutscheBank, DWS has been given the approval to begin […]
GMM Hedge Fund Acts Called a Fraud
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Charles La Bella, a court appointed receiver for the collapsed GMM hedge fund company, told reporters after a court hearing last week that fraud was the root causeof the collapse of the hedge fund […]
New VIP Hedge Fund of Funds Launched
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – A European asset management company has launched a new hedge fund product. The new product, known as VIP fund, was unveiled by Charlotte Square, a veteran fundmanager. The VIP is an acronym which stands […]
SAGA Investments to Offer New Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – SAGA Investment management company has joined hands with RAB Investments to offer hedge funds. According to a released statement, the new funds are designed toprotect investors from falling markets; such strategy involves �short selling� […]
Hedge Fund Company Makes its Trading Debut at London Stock Market
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – RAB Capital, a multi-strategy hedge fund company made its trading debut at the AIM stock market. The fund is owned by London Stock Exchange, according to publishedreports and the RAB stock held its own […]
Pension Fund Manager Sets Code of Ethics for Advisors and Fund Managers
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The largest pension fund manager in the United States has established a code of ethics for advisors and fund managers following the recent trading scandals. TheCalifornia Public Employees Retirement System [CalPERS] released a statement […]
Higher Hedge Fund Fees Justified, Hedge Fund Executive says
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The Chief Executive of a London-based hedge fund marketing company, Ian Morley told a Bloomberg correspondent, in a televised interview that higher hedge fund feesare justified. According to Morley, such fees when compared with […]
Harvard University to Cap Fund Manager’s Compensation
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The Harvard University authorities have made a decision to reduce the compensation of its fund managers, according to a new released statement. Several members ofthe University Alumni have recently criticized what they characterized as […]
Harvard Fund Manager Departs to Start his own Hedge Fund
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Jeff Larson, a foreign equity manager for the Harvard Management Corp, is departing the firm to start his own hedge fund, according to published reports. His newfirm, Sowood Capital Management will be dedicated to […]
More UK Pension Schemes Invest in Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Pension Schemes in the UK are traditionally more conservative than their US counterparts. However, a new study says that increasing numbers of the UK PensionSchemes investing in Hedge fund strategies have been growing over […]
AIMA to Study Hedge Fund NAV Policy
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The Alternative Investment Management Association [AIMA] is conducting a study to examine approaches to assessing Hedge Funds pricing and net asset values, [NAV]according to the firm. Institutional investors, fund of funds managers, hedge fund […]
Asset Alliance, Hires Mr. Robertiello to Build Up its Fund of Funds Operation
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Asset Alliance Corp. has hired Ed G. Robertiello to assist the firm to build up its Fund of Funds operations, according to a released statement. Robertiello in hisnew role is designated as the Senior […]