Category Archives: Success Stories

Hedge Fund Robust Methods Up 4.04% in April 2011

New York (HedgeCo.net) – HedgeCo listed Robust Methods’ hedge fund portfolio returned 4.04% net of fees in April. Profits came from the commodities and energy sectors mainly. Inflation indexes continue to point upwards and are now forcing policy-makers to publicly […]

40>40 Rising Stars of Hedge Funds Rollcall

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Financial News has announced it’s first listing of the 40 under 40 Rising Stars of Hedge Funds, acknowledging the talent of men and women from all corners of the hedge fund industry. “The list, which was whittled […]

$800 Million Raised For Black Diamond Hedge Fund

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Black Diamond Capital Management, LLC., a Connecticut hedge fund management firm with over $6 billion in assets under management, has raised $800 million for the BDCM Opportunity Fund III, LP., a fund focused on the same distressed/private […]

Blackstone Co-Founder To Receive Hedge Fund Philanthropy Award

New York (HedgeCo.net) – 100 Women in Hedge Funds (100WHF), has named Blackstone Group co-founder, Peter G. Peterson as the recipient of its 2011 Effecting Change Award to be presented at the annual New York Gala to be held at […]

Hedge Fund Launch: MRI Gardner Absolute Return

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Commodities are going through their most uncertain period in a long time according to Swiss hedge fund manager MRI Gardner AG .The tragic events in Japan have added questions to a unclear outlook. While there is much […]

HedgeCo Spring Networking Event Brings Together 200 in the Hedge Fund Industry

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Over 200 guests attended the 2011 HedgeCo Spring Networking Event on the evening of the 22nd. Celebrating the end of winter, there was food, drink and networking with other members of the alternative investment community. “I […]

Hedge Fund Journal Awards: Misys Wins Leading Technology

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Global application software and services company Misys plc., today has won the leading single technology platform award at the Hedge Fund Journal Awards. Misys Sophis VALUE was recognised by the publication for its complete cross-asset coverage […]

Hedge Fund Firm GMB Expands Team, Changes Name

New York  (HedgeCo.net) –  Boston-based hedge fund and alternative asset manager, GMB Capital Management, LLC., has changed its name to ClearStream Investments, LLC (ClearStream). Simultaneously, the firm announced the broadening of its executive management team, to include Rohit Vohra as […]

Hedge Funds Increase 19.7% to $2.98 Trillion

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Combined alternative assets under administration (AUA), covering hedge funds, fund of funds, and private equity have risen to $4.82 trillion, according to new Opalesque research. Single manager hedge fund AUA increased 19.7% to $2.98 trillion, and fund […]

100 Women in Hedge Funds Mark Tenth Anniversary

New York (HedgeCo.net) – 100 Women in Hedge Funds (100WHF) announced the launch of its year-long 10th anniversary celebration with events at several of the world’s leading stock exchanges. Today, January 24th, 100WHF members will gather in New York, London, […]

Hedge Fund Technology: Business Performance Strong in 2010

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Hedge fund tech provider GlobeOp Financial Services S.A., reports in a pre-close trading update that traditional hedge fund related-business have grown and new strategic mandates indicate the widening appeal for technological solutions in adjacent markets. Highlights for […]

Most Innovative European Hedge Fund Award Goes To: Salus Alpha Event Driven Fund

New York (HedgeCo.net) – Salus Alpha Investment Group won the “Most Innovative Hedge Fund” award for their Salus Alpha Event Driven Fund at the European Fund of Hedge Funds 2010 Ceremony. The award ceremony was held at the Northumberland in London. […]