Author Archives: the HedgeCo News Team
AIMA to consider proposed rules for registration of Hedge Funds in the USA
LONDON, ENGLAND � The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the leading global hedge fund and alternative investment association, will consider the proposed rules for the registrationof hedge fund managers in the USA, as voted for by the Securities and Exchange […]
BNP Paribas partners with Duemme Hedge to launch new fund of hedge funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – BNP Paribas Group and Duemme Hedge have formed a joint partnership, leading to the launching of a new fund of funds product called the BNP Paribas Selezone Hedge,according to a new press release. The […]
Hedge Fund investments in Singapore and Hong Kong to grow by about 20% over the next 2 years
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – A new survey jointly conducted by Pioneer Investments and the Bank of Bermuda projected hedge fund investments in Singapore and Hong Kong to grow between 10-20%during the next two years. This conclusion was reached […]
Financial Tradeware unveils its latest Hedge Fund management software
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Financial Tradeware has announced the introduction of its latest software, the new H-FUND(tm). According to the press release, the program �is designed to automateall the pre- and post-trading activities for Hedge Fund traders.� The […]
Recent declines in Hedge Fund performance traced to the weakness of the dollar
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The recent poor results posted by hedge funds were fallouts from the dollar declines. According to hedge fund industry analysts, such declines will not stop thegrowth and capital surge experienced by the global hedge […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]