Most estimates put the hedge funds universe at somewhere around 10,000 strong. Some new players made headlines this week, including funds of funds.
Investcorp’s Credit Opportunities Fund – Bahrain-based fund of hedge funds will invest in mortgage and credit sectors
EverKey Global Fund – long/short emerging markets fund to be launched by Jeffrey Everett
Galleon Group’s existing Asian long/short equity fund – may be moving operations to Singapore
BNY Mellon Enhanced Coefficient Select Fund – a global macro absolute return fund
Bank Street Global Advisors – global macro and statistical arbitrage fund will be launched next month by 20-year-old Kirill Evseev
The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System – is outsourcing management of its $7 billion assets to several existing managers
International Equine Acquisitions Holdings – is reinventing itself as a racehorse-focused hedge fund
Electranet Fund I – is a new a long/short public equity fund by Electranet Capital, focused on energy
Khamsa Fund – will focus and the Middle East and is expected to launch with $25 – 50m
UBP’s DCO Distressed Fund – fund of funds seeks to raise $300 million to invest in 20 to 25 managers
HFZ Capital Management’s Red Kite Fund – focuses on Asian futures and equity
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