14/06/2011
As the reporting requirements of hedge fund investors increase, regulatory changes currently underway will also bring a new focus to information disclosure by funds’ end investors. Though
burdensome, the developments offer the chance of a fuller dialogue between funds and their investors
08/06/2011
The full list of the winners from the HFM European Performance Awards in London
08/06/2011
The health, or otherwise, of the fund of hedge funds sector has been the source of much recent debate, as FoHFs have sought to recover from the financial crisis. But as the second part of HFMWeek's
AuA survey shows, a consolidated FoHF space has proved to be adaptable and resilient, and still fulfils an important role for investors seeking diversification
25/05/2011
The biannual task of assessing the make-up of the hedge fund administrator space is upon us once more, and HFMWeek's first survey of 2011 shows an industry in the transcendent as the post-crisis
recovery beds in. Turn over for a full breakdown of administrator asset growth over the last six months
25/05/2011
Last week’s report by HFR that leverage levels at hedge funds have dropped will raise questions among those in the industry expecting a return to higher levels of gearing. But is this a sign
of a more cautious industry, or just one adjusting to more stringent investor requirements?
18/05/2011
As institutional mandates account for a growing proportion of hedge fund inflows, the role of investment consultants, frequently the key influence on pension funds’ allocation decisions, has
gained increased significance. But what do hedge funds have to do to get their names on consultants’ ‘buy’ lists?
18/05/2011
In the wake of Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam's conviction for insider trading, HFMWeek looks at how the industry, and the regulatory authorities in the UK and the US, are addressing the
issue
11/05/2011
The latest developments in hedge fund legislation in Europe and the US
11/05/2011
Investment funds that take into account the impacts of environmental, social and governance issues are gathering momentum with investors, thanks to a recognition of the value of extra-financial
analysis and a strong run of performance in 2011
20/04/2011
An increase in M&A activity has seen event-driven funds leading the performance tables this year, and investors are beginning to take notice. HFMWeek looks at what is driving this activity,
both in developed markets and throughout Asia.