27 Jun 2006
EDHEC contests FRR decision to exclude hedge funds from strategic allocation
The FRR (Fonds de Réserve pour les Retraites) is to exclude hedge funds from its initiative to diversify its investments through the use of…
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Visual Portfolio Manager for hedge funds achieves record growth
Integrated Business Systems, Inc (IBSI), the provider of Visual Portfolio Manager integrated solutions for hedge funds, has reported strong…
Last chance to win tickets to the WORLD CUP
This is your last chance to take our Sudoku challenge and win a trip to Germany for a thrilling quarter-final match. This is your last…
Wall Street clawed back some gains yesterday and finished back above 11000
Wall Street clawed back some gains yesterday and finished back above 11000 up 56 points at 11405.28 Nasdaq and the S&P 500 also made…
Enjoying the fruits of organic growth
By all available measures, Dublin continues to boom as an administration centre for alternative funds, and is attracting new setups of all…
26 Jun 2006
Court of Appeal strikes down SEC hedge funds registration rule
A DC Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the SEC's new rule requiring many hedge fund managers to register as investment advisers. A…
Comment: "Friday's ruling will not stop the SEC from regulating the activities of hedge fund advisers"
Darren Sherman, chief executive of Regulatory Advisory Services and former SEC official, outlines the key implications of the overturned…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Gilles Frisch & Gabriel Andraos, Dexia Asset Management: Being rewarded for innovation
Gilles Frisch and Gabriel Andraos believe the 'credit market - neutral' feature of their strategy sets Dexia Credit Arbitrage apart from…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Enrico Angella & Aurelio Matrone, Getraco Asset Management: Maintaining competitive advantage through tight control
Enrico Angella and Aurelio Matrone discuss the multi-layered investment strategies that define Getraco's Kkienn European Fund. Enrico…
Dow Jones STOXX 600 Index: Introduction of eighth tranche of Single Stock Futures on the Components
Eurex is extending the Single Stock Futures segment by way of including all EUR-/CHF-denominated components of the Dow Jones STOXX 600…
ProShare Advisors LLC licenses "The Dow" for premier ETF line-up
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the world's longest running stock market indicator, underlies two new leveraged exchange-traded funds.…
Markets await US interest rate decision
This week is likley to be all about the FOMC meeting and their decision on US interest rates, Wall Street finished lower on Friday by…
23 Jun 2006
Mercer study reveals strengthened global hedge funds industry risk management practices and highlights areas for improvement
Hedge funds and their broker dealers have strengthened the quality and scope of risk management compared to historical practices, according…
The Hedgeweek Interview: Sandra Manzke, Manager, Matrix MAX Fund: Taking a longer-term view on the investment portfolio
Sandra Manzke, Chairman & CEO of MAXAM Capital Management, outlines the thinking behind the Matrix MAX Fund, aimed at the UK market.…
Harwood Committee proposes liberalised fund regime for Guernsey
A Committee tasked with ensuring the continuing health of Guernsey's investment sector has recommended fundamental changes to regulatory…