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HFMWeek Snapshot – 14 August

Today: Japan insurer looks to hedge funds; Paulson sells majority of stake in Yahoo; GS-backed hedge fund revenue doubles; and finally, ex-Man Group boss gets top Pru job...

HFMWeek Snapshot – 18 August

Today: Ospraie loses $1bn; Japanese hedge funds head towards the brink; hedge funds slip 2%; and finally, Threadneedle head joins Gartmore...

No Bear-poaching, please

NEWS ANALYSIS: JPMorgan have asked the competition not to poach Bear Stearns talent. will anyone listen?

HFMWeek Snapshot 1 October

TODAY: Boutique bank Perella Weinberg extends a helping hand to smaller hedge fund Xerion Capital Partners, Goldman makes enough money to feed the entire Chinese army and the manager of collapsed hedge fund Portus Asset Management misses his flight to Canada to face criminal charges...despite his best efforts.

Survey 'likely' to confirm rise in cash holdings

Another surprise - the number of hedge funds which have not registered with the SEC

Managers bow to investor pressure over hedge funds in search of ‘permanent capital’

Hedge funds are looking to raise ‘permanent capital’ by listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), with almost $1bn in assets generated in two IPOs in the past two weeks.

Fed may extend bank aid

Fed Chief considers extending the interim programme that entitles investment banks to take advantage of low-cost overnight loans.

Highbridge gets set to raise $1bn

Highbridge will attempt to raise $1bn from wealthy investors for a fund focused on buying distressed bank debt.

Dubai invests $150m in hedge funds

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has invested $150m in three commodity-related hedge funds that will trade in compliance with Islamic religious principles.

HFM Week Snapshot - 4 October

NEWSPAPER AND WIRES: FTAlphaville reports more trouble and strife for Absolute Capital Management; Basis Capital investors can finally get their money and Merrill Lynch could fare worst of all the investment banks. But don't worry at least your £5m Mayfair flat is still going up in price.

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29/02/2012

UK: Open Protocol: The Challenge and Opportunities of Standardising Hedge Fund Risk Reporting

Join us and our panel of experts for HFMWeek's Subscribers' Club February's UK breakfast briefing…

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29/02/2012

US: Endowments and Foundations in Hedge Funds

The next US HFMWeek Subscribers' Club breakfast, will take place on Wednesday February 29. Join…

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02/02/2011

European Hedge Fund Services Awards 2012

HFMWeek's European Hedge Fund Services Awards are designed to recognise companies that have outperformed...

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