Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Asian Broker Starts Specialized Service for Hedge
By Staff WriterHONG KONG (HedgeWorld.com)--Kim Eng Securities, a broker with operations in several Asian countries, established a division dedicated to providing brokerage services to hedge funds. This new...
May 27, 2003
New Firm Launches Principal Protected NoteTORONTO (HedgeWorld.com)--A startup Canadian hedge fund firm launched its first hedge fund--a principal protected note--and has additional funds in the works. Pro-Hedge Funds Inc. launched Pro-Hedge...
May 27, 2003
SEI Plans Two Public, SEC-Registered Hedge FundsOAKS, Pa., (HedgeWorld.com)--SEI Investments Management Corp. began the process for selling at least two registered hedge funds of funds by registering with the Securities and...
May 25, 2003
Considerations When Using Hedge Funds In Variable ProductsConsiderations When Using Hedge Funds In Variable ProductsBy Gregory T. PuschSeveral large U.S. insurance carriers now offer policyholders the opportunity to purchase variable insurance products ...
May 19, 2003
Well-Known Securities and Banking Lawyer Joins CMRNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Barbara Lucas joined Capital Market Risk Advisors to offer consulting, compliance, educational and other services to CMRA clients. Ms. Lucas is a partner in...
May 19, 2003
Schroders Aims Higher with Blue MountainLONDON (HedgeWorld.com)--Schroders plc launched its third hedge fund of funds, an aggressive multi-strategy fund called Schroders' Alternative Investment Fund Blue Mountain. The managers of the fund...
May 19, 2003
Advent President and CEO Steps DownSAN FRANCISCO (HedgeWorld.com)--Peter Caswell, president and chief executive at Advent Software Inc., has resigned from the company to pursue other interests, according to the firm. Mr....
May 19, 2003
Long/Short Managers ReboundNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Hedge funds returned a strong 2% in April, boosted by a rebound in the performance of long/short equity managers, according to preliminary data...