Tag Archives: diversification
Newedge, Amiri Capital to launch Islamic hedge FoF
Reuters – Amiri Capital, the Islamic asset manager backed by investment firm Olivant, said on Monday it has teamed up with broker Newedge to launch the first Islamic fund of long/short hedge funds marketed in the Middle East. The partnership […]
UK Pension Fund Takes a Chance on Hedge Funds
New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Although confidence in the hedge fund industry has taken a hit, a large and notable UK pension fund has begun to place their trust into alternative investments. The West Midlands Local Authority Pension Fund, which manages […]
Hedge fund head says times right for global macro
Reuters – In a period when volatile markets battered most hedge funds, global macro funds are proving their worth, Graham Capital Chairman Kenneth Tropin told Reuters. During one of the hedge fund industry’s worst years, Graham delivered gains of up […]
Nappier Eyes Hedge Fund Bets
Hartford Business – State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier said she plans to approve rule changes by January allowing her to allocate up to 8 percent of the state’s $20 billion pension fund in nontraditional investments such as hedge funds. The […]
$200 Million Designated to Alternative Investments by Chicago Media Company
West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.net) – Noci Pictures Entertainment a Chicago and Los Angeles film production and structured finance company thinks it may have the answer and its own opportunity with its $100 million dollar international tax advantaged structured film deal […]
