Monthly Archives: August 2004
Mellon Global launches new Dublin domiciled fund of hedge funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Mellon Global Alternative Investment announced the launch of a new-Dublin based fund of hedge funds. The new product, named Mellon Sanctuary 2, was launched as aresult of what Mellon described as �a growing demand […]
German Hedge fund market projected to grow to 20 billion euros over the next five years
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – According to new estimates by Mercer consultant, the German hedge fund markets could grow to 20 billion euros in the next five years. Institutional investors inGermany still view hedge funds as too risky; many […]
Tara Capital unveils its summer hedge fund strategy barometer
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The European based Tara Capital has released its latest report on hedge fund strategy barometer; the report generally focuses on asset allocation trends across theprimary hedge fund strategies. According to John Lowry, founder of […]
Hedge Funds results come in better for June, but a cautious outlook remains
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Hedge funds posted better results in June, than in April and May according to new data. The Edhec Business School report, claims 9 of the 13 hedge funds tracked byEdhec made money in June, […]
CEO of Munder Capital to form his own Hedge Fund
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Jim Robinson, the CEO of Munder Capital, has announced he is departing to start managing his own hedge fund. Robinson has held this position for about 4 � years.Munder Capital has named a replacement […]
Google to limit Hedge Fund participation on IPO
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Hedge fund companies may find it more difficult buying shares of Google IPO, according to news reports. Hedge funds may not be allowed to participate in thebidding process for IPO shares of Google, through […]
Majority of early SEC comments on Hedge Fund regulation support the initiative
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The SEC office has received a number of observations regarding hedge fund regulation. According to published reports, ten remarks have been received fromindividuals relating to the hedge fund regulations. Of the ten comments received, […]
New York Hedge Fund attorney says SEC proposals won’t protect investors
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The debate over the controversial SEC hedge fund regulation initiative is continuing as both sides seek to influence the final outcome of the debate. A few weeksago, a divided Securities and Exchange Commission voted […]
Mindich’s Hedge Fund to allocate 30% to private equity
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Eric Mindich, former Goldman Sach�s manager is gearing up to launch his new hedge fund. According to news reports, the fund will allocate up to 30% of capital tobe invested in private equity. This […]
Hong Kong regulators to review Hedge Fund guidelines
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The Hong Kong hedge fund industry regulators have decided to review guidelines later this year amidst some complaints by some hedge fund managers. The major issueis that a number of of the rules instituted […]
Indian regulator to ease regulatory impediments for foreign Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – The Indian Ministry of Finance and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) are easing registration requirements for foreign hedge funds. This measure isgeared towards allowing foreign hedge funds easier access to the […]
Merrill Lynch managers quit to start their own Hedge Funds
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Two money managers at Merrill Lynch Investment Management have left the firm to begin managing their own hedge funds. This continues the trend of experiencedtraditional investment money managers� crossing over to hedge fund management. […]