Monthly Archives: March 2004
More UK Pension Schemes Invest in Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Pension Schemes in the UK are traditionally more conservative than their US counterparts. However, a new study says that increasing numbers of the UK PensionSchemes investing in Hedge fund strategies have been growing over […]
Harvard Fund Manager Departs to Start his own Hedge Fund
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Jeff Larson, a foreign equity manager for the Harvard Management Corp, is departing the firm to start his own hedge fund, according to published reports. His newfirm, Sowood Capital Management will be dedicated to […]
Asset Alliance, Hires Mr. Robertiello to Build Up its Fund of Funds Operation
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Asset Alliance Corp. has hired Ed G. Robertiello to assist the firm to build up its Fund of Funds operations, according to a released statement. Robertiello in hisnew role is designated as the Senior […]
AIMA to Study Hedge Fund NAV Policy
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The Alternative Investment Management Association [AIMA] is conducting a study to examine approaches to assessing Hedge Funds pricing and net asset values, [NAV]according to the firm. Institutional investors, fund of funds managers, hedge fund […]
Liberty Ermitage Group Forms a Joint Venture with Volteg to offer Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Liberty Ermitage Group has formed a joint venture with Volteg to offer hedge funds, according to a press release. The new partnership, The Strategic Partners Fund,Inc. [SPF] was founded by Jan Ebel Bos, Eelco […]
PlusFunds Hedge Funds Managed Assets hit $1.5 billion mark
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – PlusFunds Group Inc said in a newswire that its assets hit the US$1.5 billion mark, in managed assets, tracking the S&P Hedge Fund Indices, according to thereleased statements. The firm began its hedge fund […]
ABN AMRO to Launch New Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – ABN AMRO Asset Management firm is launching a new hedge fund vehicle, according to a news release. The new hedge fund is targeting affluent investors,institutional clients, and private banks. According to Rob Andrew, a […]
Hedge Fund Analysts Not Worried over Modest Year-to-Date Returns
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – So far this year, hedge fund returns have been modest compared to previous years. However, hedge fund market analysts said such performance has not scared offinvestors. According to hedge fund return data provided by […]
Good Hedge Fund Managers are Harder to Find, New Study Says
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – As the hedge fund industry continues to grow, assets managed by the industry continue to increase from year to year. The global hedge fund industry currentlymanages over US$800 billion, according to published reports. With […]
CSFB to Increase its Hedge Fund Operations
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Credit Suisse First Boston is planning to increase its hedge fund operations significantly, according to a Reuters news report. The company will increase its hedgefund clients by about 50% over the next three years. […]
Van Global Hedge Fund Index rose 1.6% Net in February
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The Van Global Hedge Fund Index rose 1.6% net of fees in February according to Van Hedge Fund Advisors International, LLC (VAN). The gains in February followsmall losses recorded by the index in January. […]
Hedge Fund Investment of Charities Doubles
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Investment portfolios of charitable organizations have been growing over the years, in fact such portfolios have actually doubled within the last 12 monthsaccording to published reports. In a latest survey of 133 charitable organizations, […]