Category Archives: HedgeCo News

Open Europe Hedge Fund Survey Findings

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Based on two surveys of private equity managers and hedge fund managers, carried out during August 2009, Open Europe has published the most comprehensive study to date of the likely impact of the EU’s proposed Alternative […]

CME Partners With Hedge Funds in Restructuring Clearing Services

New York (Hedgeco.net) – CME Group is restructuring its credit default swap (CDS) with hedge fund Citadel Investment Group as a strategic program targeted at providing clearing-only services for the nearly $27 trillion CDS market. Key features developed as part […]

10-Year Mark for Mooring’s Flagship Hedge Fund

New York (Hedgeco.net) – The second quarter of 2009 marked the 10th year of operation for Washington, DC-based hedge fund, Mooring Capital Fund, which delivered a quarterly compounded return of 12.40% per year. “Our flagship Mooring Capital Fund has provided […]

AIMA and IFIA Launch Revised Guide – Sound Practices For Hedge Fund Admin.

New York (Hedgeco.net) – The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) – the global hedge fund industry association – in conjunction with the Irish Funds Industry Association (IFIA) has published the revised edition of the AIMA Guide to Sound Practices for […]

Precious Metals Surge as Investors Buy Gold, Hedge Against Inflation

New York (HedgeCo.net) – In a Sunday Times article this weekend, Bryan Collings, who manages the Investment Fund for Ingnis International Hexam Global Emerging Markets, predicted an increase in the price of precious metals of 25% over the next 18 […]

Bankers Open $12 Billion Cayman Island Toxic Assets Hedge Fund

New York (HedgeCo.Net) – A group of 45 bankers have plans to avoid new strict rules on pay and bonuses, making more than £240 million ($400 million) between them, according to TimesOnline. Led by British bankers Michael Keely and Stephen […]

Deloitte Adds Hedge Fund Heavyweights Schubert and Iler

New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Hedge fund pioneers Ellen C. Schubert and Ray J. Iler have joined the hedge fund team of Deloitte LLP’s Asset Management Services practice. Schubert joined Deloitte in the newly-created role of Chief Advisor to the Asset […]

No country for stimulus packages – SilkInvest on MENA Hedge Funds

New York (HedgeCo.Net) – In an update from MENA hedge fund investor SilkInvest, CEO Baldwin Berges writes, “While the major economies are still fuelled on policy support level, there are several economies in our region of focus that benefit from […]

Nexar Capital Group Hedge Fund Launch

New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Global hedge fund group, Nexar Capital Group SCA, announced the launch of an investment from funds managed by Aquiline Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private equity firm. The hedge fund firm was founded by industry […]

Capintro Outlines Opportunities Available to Hedge Fund Investors in 2009/2010

New York (HedgeCo.Net) – A new study by Capintro Partners, analyzing the impact of the events of 2008 on the hedge fund industry, indicates that the crisis may have led to structural changes which could benefit hedge funds. The report […]

Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest WildCard Play-Off

New York (HedgeCo.net) – A Leg To Stand On is celebrating the sixth anniversary of their annual benefit, Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest. It is being held at B.B. King Blues Club in New York on Thursday, October 8. The Rocktoberfest Wildcard […]

Man Investments & Dexion Launch Man AHL Diversity

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Alternative asset manager, Man Investments, and UK hedge fund advisory and marketing firm, Dexion Capital Group, announced the launch of a new UCITS III trend following product, Man AHL Diversity. “Historically, the performance of trend following […]