Monthly Archives: September 2005
Van Global Hedge Fund Index Gains 0.8% Net in August
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The Van Global Hedge Fund Index gained 0.8% net of fees in August, according to new data released by the hedge fund index provider, Van Money Manager Research,LLC (VAN). The new data continued to […]
SEC offers assistance to investors, security firms and investment advisors affected by Katrina
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued a relief order for securities firms, hedge funds, investment advisers and investors affected bypowerful Hurricane Katrina which swept across the United States Gulf Shores a few weeks ago. […]
Canada to Host World Hedge Fund Conference in October
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – Canadian Hedge Watch and the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners are jointly hosting the World Hedge Fund Conference 2005 in October. Over 50 industry participants will sponsor the conference; about 75 speakers will be […]
SEI Investments outlines top issues for Hedge Funds prior to registration
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – SEI Investments has outlined in its white Paper called, “Countdown to Hedge Fund Adviser Registration: Essential Steps to Take Nowâ€Â, the top issues for hedge fund managers to resolve prior to complying to the […]
Banks given more time to comply with Broker Registration Requirements
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The Securities and Exchange Commission has granted an extension to Banks to comply with the Gramm-Leach-Bailey Broker registration requirement. The SEC said it is extending the order until September 30, 2006. The agency said, “The […]
Former SEC Chairman to launch new hedge fund
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – Richard Breeden, the former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, is reportedly preparing to launch a new hedge fund. According to the New York Times story, Breeden who has been an advocate for corporate governance […]
Hedge Funds may face increased regulation
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – In the wake of the Bayou Hedge Fund collapse of the past week regulators in Connecticut continue to weigh additional possibilities of increased regulations for hedge fund managers operating from the state. According to […]
New survey shows hedge funds to attract more investor assets
West Palm Beach, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – A new released survey by the Russell Investment Group shows that the global hedge fund industry will continue to attract more investor assets in the coming years. The new survey concluded that while hedge […]
Hardt Group Investments AG launches Incubator Participation Fund
Vienna, London, Zug – September 12, 2005 – Over the past 18 months HARDT GROUP has focused on the identification and seeding of talented early stage Hedge Fund managers. “Based on our deep experience and the broad industry relationships of […]
Jacob Schmidt in New Venture
Jacob H Schmidt, the international financial markets expert and global hedge fund consultant and Adjunct Professor of Investments at the American Webster University has set up a new venture, Schmidt Research Partners as a division of SFP-International Limited, a firm […]
Hedge Fund take-over deals slowing
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – Hedge fund take-over deals seem to be slowing down according speakers at the Reuters Hedge Fund Summit. Conference attendees were also told that it is likely that older hedge fund managers who may be […]
Hedge Funds to continue attracting businesses for years to come – Industry leaders think
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – Hedge fund industry leaders have predicted that the hedge fund industry will continue to attract significant new business for a long time to come. The leaders made such predictions at the Reuters Hedge Fund […]