Hedge Fund Industry Set to Grow in Asia

February 4, 2013

After a difficult 2011 where funds experienced returns far below relevant equity indices, the Asian hedge fund industry struggled to maintain their client base and assets under management throughout last year. With an average loss in 2011 of 12 percent, it isn’t hard to see why investors ran to the exits in the following months. […]

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The Hedge Fund Industry Has an Ally in European Parliament

January 28, 2013

The growing pressure that the hedge fund industry is facing from regulators and the few individuals that have been willing to stand against the political tide were featured in a recent piece by the Financial News. Syed Kamall is a member of the European Parliament, representing London, one of the hedge fund centers of the […]

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Hedge Funds Increase Risk Management Capabilities

January 21, 2013

Since the financial crisis that began in 2007, increased volatility has become the new normal when it comes to managing portfolios. Somewhat surprisingly, the leaders in taking risk have not always put a priority on risk management, placing much of the responsibility with brokers. However, that position seems to be changing, according to a recent […]

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Equity Hedge Funds Look to Earn Their Fees in 2013

January 14, 2013

After sluggish performance over the past several years, investors in equity hedge funds are certainly hoping for better results in the year ahead. According to Barron’s, over the last three years, equity hedge funds have averaged a return of only 3.42 percent. This is less than half the return investors in fixed income funds experienced, […]

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Hedge Fund Industry Marks End of Busy Year for Deals

January 7, 2013

In 2012, large deals in the funds-of-funds segment of the hedge fund industry became a regular occurrence as fund managers sought out bigger partners in order to maintain their position in a difficult economy. According to Pensions and Investments, five of the top twenty-five hedge funds-of-funds managers have changed their ownership structure this year. This […]

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2013 Hedge Fund Compensation Report Released

January 3, 2013

2013 Hedge Fund Compensation Report Shows Big Bonuses are Back Small hedge funds outperform the market, bonus levels rebound, and hiring reflects industry changes. The 2013 Hedge Fund Compensation Report revealed that hedge fund players expected increases in both base salary and year-end bonuses. The average reported cash compensation for 2012 was $314,000 and, again […]

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Hedge Funds Continue Weak Performance – Hiring Continues

January 2, 2013

Hedge funds reported another weak performance in October losing 1.9 percent for the month, slightly under performing the 1.8 percent decline in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. The October report reduced the hedge fund returns this year to just 1.1 percent, compared with a 13 percent gain in equities worldwide. Hedge funds that invest […]

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