Yearly Archives: 2005

Hedge Fund investors may allocate more assets to Hedge Funds in 2005-Deutsche Bank

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – A new study conducted by Deutsche Bank concluded that Hedge fund investors across the board are not worried about the state of affairs with the global hedgefund industry. The study said hedge fund investors […]

M&A seen boosting returns for Hedge Funds in the coming months

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – Robust activities in Merger and Arbitrage along with equities may boost hedge fund returns in the coming months according to Swiss Capital Group. The groupalso believes that heavy inflows into hedge funds coming from […]

Hedge Funds Strike Back

Vienna, – 13th of July 2005 – Although the press and politicians seem to have found again a scapegoat in Hedge Funds, calling for stricter regulations and once again talking about the hedge fundbubble – investors don�t seem to be […]

U.S. Securities Regulators to take light approach towards regulation of Euro Hedge Funds

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Roel Campos said Tuesday that his office will be taking a light approach to regulating overseas hedge funds. The U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission under William Donaldson introduced and passed […]

Hedge Fund Industry should consider code of conduct-AIMA

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The global hedge fund industry should consider adopting a code of conduct standards to help reduce the concern over high risk and transparency questions, whichcontinues to pose challenges for the industry. The Alternative Investment […]

The SEC Tags Hedge Fund Advisers for Integration and Public Offering Violations

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – On July 8, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued an administrative order and brought cease-and-desist proceedings (the “Order”) underthe Securities Act. the Investment Advisers Act, and the Investment Company Act against […]

Empire Capital launches new hedge fund trading ETF’s

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – Empire Capital in Mt. Vernon, NY has launched a new hedge fund, the Empire Capital Growth Fund. The new partnership will devote its trading activities tobuying and selling Exchange Traded Funds [ETFs]. The portfolio […]

State Street selected top Global Custodian in Hedge Fund Administration Survey

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – State Street Corporation, one of the world�s leading provider of services to institutional investors have been selected as the top Global Custodian for 2005,marking the second consecutive year that the firm received the top […]

Veteran Investor John Mauldin joins a Hedge Fund group

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – Investment Guru and New York Times Best Selling author, John Mauldin has joined the Pro Hedge Fund team. Mauldin is a widely recognized and a leading figure ininvestment management; he was the author of […]

Attacks on London unlikely to cause crisis for Hedge Funds

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The recent attacks on London�s transportation system may not cause serious setbacks to the hedge fund establishments, according to experts. While the marketsexperienced losses last week resulting from such attacks, analysts don�t think the […]

Blackstone Group set to unveil a new Hedge Fund

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The Blackstone Group is reportedly gearing up to launch a new hedge fund according to news reports. This is another step by a major private equity firm to jointhe ever-growing hedge fund industry. According […]

Convertible Arbitrage Strategy recovers in June-Barclays/GHS Hedge Fund Index

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (www.hedgeco.net) – The Convertible Arbitrage Hedge Fund Index reversed losses following the past two months of declines according to new data just released by Barclays/GHS HedgeFund Index. The new data shows that hedge funds made modest […]