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Barclays Introduces Guaranteed Product Based on FTSE Hedge Index
By Staff WriterNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Woolwich Plan Managers, part of London-headquartered Barclays Group and a provider of structured products in the United Kingdom, launched Woolwich Protected FTSE Hedge Plan, a 100% capital-protected vehicle meant to give retail investors access to hedge funds. For a minimum investment of ?3,000 (US$5,377), investors get two-thirds of...
August 01, 2004
Institutions Lead, but RIAs LagAllocations from institutional investors caused hedge funds of funds assets to grow by 30% in the 12 months ended December 2003, according to a survey...
July 06, 2004
Barclays Introduces Hedge Fund Index Fund-Backed CFO in EuropeNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--London-based Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC, joined forces with Chicago-based Hedge Fund Research Inc. to launch a collateralized...
June 30, 2004
As With Mutual Funds, So With Hedge FundsNew ICI president calls for greater SEC scrutiny of hedge funds
June 28, 2004
Rothstein Kass Offers Recruitment Services to Alternatives IndustryNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Accounting and consulting firm Rothstein, Kass & Co. has launched an executive search business, RK Executive Search LLC, specializing in recruiting professionals in...
June 28, 2004
Fauchier Partners Appoints DirectorsLONDON (HedgeWorld.com)--Clark Fenton and David Woodhouse have been appointed directors at Fauchier Partners Ltd. Both executives represent the next generation of management at the firm, said...
June 28, 2004
Aspen Hedge Adds Data Services HeadGregor Rominger joined online trading and risk management technology provider Aspen Hedge as head of data services, a new position.
June 21, 2004
Managed Funds Association Tailors Agenda to Changing ConditionsNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Developing sound practice guidelines and educating regulators and the public about the hedge fund industry are the main components of the Managed Funds...