Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Fauchier May Get US$60 Milllion from Merrill Fund
By Staff WriterLONDON (HedgeWorld.com)--The board overseeing a Merrill Lynch asset allocation investment trust recommended that hedge funds be added to the mix, with Fauchier Partners International Ltd....
August 19, 2003
Independent Research Group Targets Hedge FundsNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--Independent Research Group, a unit of TheStreet.com, has tailored its stock research to hedge fund needs and acquired clients in the industry. "Hedge funds...
August 11, 2003
EFA Successful in Tracking EAFE: Barclays' AnalystLONDON (HedgeWorld.com)--Analyzing the performance of the iShares MSCI Index fund, a senior portfolio manager at Barclays Global Investors found that the exchange-traded fund delivered consistent...
August 11, 2003
EFA Successful in MFA Completes Submissions to SECWASHINGTON (HedgeWorld.com)--The Managed Funds Association sent its third installment of its commentary to the Securities and Exchange Commission this week, officials announced. The latest document is...
August 10, 2003
Hedge Funds In Variable Products? YesThe past 10 years have seen a huge growth in hedge funds--both domestically and internationally. These funds have enjoyed some of the best (and, in ...
August 04, 2003
Nationwide Opens 401(k) Plan Window To Fund UniverseNU Online News Service, Aug. 4, 2003, 6:15 p.m. EDT -- Nationwide Financial Services Inc., Columbus, Ohio, is trying to make 401(k) plan flexibility ...
July 28, 2003
BISYS Offering PATRIOT Act Compliance ServicesNEW YORK (HedgeWorld.com)--BISYS is launching a compliance program for its hedge fund clients wanting to make sure they are properly following provisions of the USA...
July 28, 2003
Norshield Announces New FundMONTREAL (HedgeWorld.com)--Norshield Financial Group launched a new fund of funds on July 1 that is listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The Univest Global Fund Ltd....