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Hedge Fund Conferences: A Boon for Networking

August 6, 2012

If you’re looking to break into the exciting world of hedge funds and alternative investing, but you’re not sure where to start, here is a great jumping off point: check out a conference! Here are a few tips to make your conference experience both enjoyable and worth your time and money. To choose which conference […]

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Recovery of the Hedge Fund Industry

July 30, 2012

Hedge funds have grown substantially over the past decade as an alternative investment class for those that want returns not necessarily correlated with the overall market. These funds do not face the same restrictions as traditional funds such as mutual funds, and this freedom allows hedge fund managers to pursue a variety of unique investment […]

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Hedge Fund Industry Sees Signs of Recovery

July 23, 2012

Over the past several years, the hedge fund industry has struggled to grow, with market uncertainties pushing investors towards safer and more liquid asset classes. In many cases, investors are scared away from hedge funds by media sources that paint all hedge funds with the same brush, labeling them as speculative investment classes. Redemptions Down […]

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Hedge Fund Association Student Membership

July 16, 2012

There are many hedge fund-related organizations to join and they represent great networking opportunities – even as a student. The Hedge Fund Association, or HFA, is one such group to join if you’re looking for hedge fund networking opportunities. The HFA is a non-profit, international trade and lobbying group “devoted to advancing transparency, development and […]

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Niche Market Hedge Funds

July 9, 2012

Hedge funds have grown substantially over the past decade as an alternative investment class for those who want returns not necessarily correlated with the overall market. These funds do not face the same restrictions as traditional funds such as mutual funds, and this freedom allows hedge fund managers to pursue a variety of unique investment […]

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Hedge Fund Career Opportunity Regulatory Compliance

June 11, 2012

Globally, regulators have been working towards a G20 agenda of introducing new registration and reporting rules for hedge fund managers. Both the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) in the European Union and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in the United States are seeking to enhance the flow of information from […]

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Hedge Funds Hiring to Cut Costs and Retain Clients

March 20, 2012

Not all is bleak for those seeking hedge fund jobs, even as the industry tries to recover from one of its weakest years in memory. It’s just that you need to know what jobs to look for. If you expect to be hired by a hedge fund in 2012, it would be important to focus […]

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