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Research Articles
Assessing possible sources of systemic risk from hedge funds
The UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) has released the findings of its latest ‘Hedge Fund’ and ‘Hedge Fund as Counterparty’ surveys, which aim to highlight the potential risks hedge funds could pose to financial stability.
Institutional appetite for hedge funds on the rise
Nearly a third of institutional investors expect to increase their allocations to the hedge fund sector, over the next 12 months, the August edition of Preqin's Hedge Fund Investor Spotlight newsletter reveals.
Funds of hedge funds fall out of favour
A growing number of institutional investors are now opting to invest directly into hedge funds instead of allocating to the space via funds of hedge funds.
The case for an internal accounting solution
Hedge fund managers have no doubt learnt some tough lessons over the past two years, not least the need for a robust and efficient back office.
Institutional investors opt to go direct
The July edition of Preqin's Hedge Fund Investor Spotlight reveals how institutional investors have increasingly opted to allocate directly to the hedge fund space, rather than via a fund of hedge fund vehicle.
Get set for UCITS IV
With the countdown to UCITS IV implementation now well underway, funds industry professionals must assess the changes, growing complexity of the market and consider the business options ahead.
Hedge funds boast positive April performance despite market volatility
The Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Broad Index gained 1.24% in April with nine out of 10 hedge fund strategies posting positive returns.
Funds of funds remain a vital source of capital for hedge fund managers
The emergence of new fund of hedge fund (FoHF) vehicles suggests that interest in the sector is returning after a slow 2009, according to the May edition of Preqin's Hedge Fund Investor Spotlight.
Potential future growth drives Ucits demand
Positive expectations of the future of Ucits hedge funds and fund of hedge funds has meant that demand for such products is continuing to rise.
22/09/2010
UK: Ucits IV
The next HFMWeek Subscribers' Club breakfast will take place on Wednesday 22 September. Join us and…
30/09/2010
US: Capital introduction
The next US HFMWeek Subscribers' Club breakfast will take place on Thursday 30 September. Join…
26/08/10
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