Alternative Investments
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Hedge Fund Panel at PERS Summit Hits All the Hot Topics
By Staff WriterEffect of asset growth on returns of prime interest
June 12, 2006
Hong Kong a Friendlier Place for Hedge FundsHONG KONG (HedgeWorld.com)--Hong Kong's recently adopted ordinance to exempt from taxation offshore funds drew more a sigh of relief from the hedge fund industry than a joyous celebration. For years, hedge fund managers that could stomach the uncertainty of where they stood with the Inland Revenue Department carried out activities...
June 12, 2006
Funds of Funds Expect Better ReturnsPoll of managers indicates growing fourth quarter optimism
June 12, 2006
Hedgestock Vibes Make Business a PleasureHedgestock is an industry event unlike any other. Not only is it a racing certainty that the hedge fund industry has never seen anything like it, it is a fair bet that no other business group has ever organized a conference of such originality. And even the English weather cooperated!...
June 07, 2006
Pru Unit Fined For E-Mail LapseA New York Stock Exchange Inc. hearing panel has fined Prudential Equity Group $850,000 for failing to supervise internal electronic mail adequately.Prudential Equity, part of ...
June 05, 2006
Year's Returns Dented, Not Reversed, by Tough MonthNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Major hedge fund sectors across the board lost heavily in the past month but not as much as market indexes, according to Merrill Lynch research. Year-to-date hedge fund returns remain significantly positive despite the down month. The average of several diversified hedge fund indexes lost about 1% for...
June 05, 2006
HSBC Launches Placings for Two Funds of FundsLONDON (HedgeWorld.com)--HSBC Republic Investments has launched placings to raise additional capital for two exchange-listed funds of funds, the HSBC European Absolute and HSBC Global Absolute funds. The placing will close on June 23, with dealings to commence on June 29. "Fund of hedge funds products such as European and Global...