Hedge Funds
The latest hedge funds news to help advisors understand how these alternative investments can help boost portfolio returns and reduce risk.
June 09, 2003
Investment Adviser Report Shows Growing Number ofLAKEVILLE, Conn. (HedgeWorld.com)--The number of investment advisers that provide investment services to hedge funds or other pooled investment vehicles are on the rise, according to...
June 09, 2003
An Emerging School of Thought: "Let the Middle ClaWASHINGTON (HedgeWorld.com)--Paul Roye may have given new momentum to a bandwagon when he told the Investment Company Institute's annual gathering that current restrictions on mutual...
June 06, 2003
Asian Broker Starts Specialized Service for HedgeHONG KONG (HedgeWorld.com)--Kim Eng Securities, a broker with operations in several Asian countries, established a division dedicated to providing brokerage services to hedge funds. This new...
June 06, 2003
BluMont and Man Group Together for Second CanadianTORONTO (HedgeWorld.com)--BluMont Capital Corp. launched its second structured hedge fund, the BluMont Man-IP 220 Series 2 Notes. The issue follows the successful sale of C$62.7 million...
June 06, 2003
Husic Sales Exec Joins OptimaNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Optima Fund Management hired institutional sales veteran John R. Langeler as a managing director and its new co-head of U.S. institutional sales. Mr. Langeler...
May 27, 2003
New Firm Launches Principal Protected NoteTORONTO (HedgeWorld.com)--A startup Canadian hedge fund firm launched its first hedge fund--a principal protected note--and has additional funds in the works. Pro-Hedge Funds Inc. launched Pro-Hedge...
May 27, 2003
SEI Plans Two Public, SEC-Registered Hedge FundsOAKS, Pa., (HedgeWorld.com)--SEI Investments Management Corp. began the process for selling at least two registered hedge funds of funds by registering with the Securities and...
May 25, 2003
Considerations When Using Hedge Funds In Variable ProductsConsiderations When Using Hedge Funds In Variable ProductsBy Gregory T. PuschSeveral large U.S. insurance carriers now offer policyholders the opportunity to purchase variable insurance products ...
May 19, 2003
Well-Known Securities and Banking Lawyer Joins CMRNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Barbara Lucas joined Capital Market Risk Advisors to offer consulting, compliance, educational and other services to CMRA clients. Ms. Lucas is a partner in...
May 19, 2003
Schroders Aims Higher with Blue MountainLONDON (HedgeWorld.com)--Schroders plc launched its third hedge fund of funds, an aggressive multi-strategy fund called Schroders' Alternative Investment Fund Blue Mountain. The managers of the fund...