Copyright (c) 2010 Eurekahedge.com. All rights reserved http://www.eurekahedge.com Hedge Fund Manager Interviews en-gb Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:10:00 GMT http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_EH_May10_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:00 GMT The June 2010 Eurekahedge Report contains detailed analyses and exclusive insights into the state of the hedge fund industry in recent months up to May through a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative presentation of the industry's asset flows and performance, with a special feature on key trends in North American hedge funds. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_EH_May10_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_EH_May10_Asset_Flows_Update_Full_ABR.asp Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:00 GMT Total assets under management by global hedge funds now stand at US$1.53 trillion as the sector saw some healthy inflows in May. North American hedge funds continue to attract the most capital; however, most other regions also saw net inflows during the month. We expect inflows to pick up later in the year to take the industry assets up to US$1.75 trillion by the year-end. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_EH_May10_Asset_Flows_Update_Full_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_EH_May10_Performance_Commentary_Full_ABR.asp Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:00 GMT Hedge fund performance was down in May as the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index shed 2.33% against the backdrop of falling global markets. However, the sector remains in positive territory (0.78%) in the year-to-date measure while also outperforming the underlying markets across all regions. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_EH_May10_Performance_Commentary_Full_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_EH_NAHF_KeyTrends_Full_ABR.asp Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:00 GMT The assets under management in the North American hedge fund sector crossed the US$1 trillion mark for the first time since November 2008. The managers have consistently attracted capital since April 2009 and with a record performance last year, the region's hedge funds are now poised to consolidate the gains in 2010. Since its inception in December 1999, the Eurekahedge North American Hedge Fund Index has gained 192% as compared with a 19% loss for the S&P 500 Index. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_EH_NAHF_KeyTrends_Full_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_AIMAJournal_Hedge_Funds_Adapt_to_a_New_Reality.asp Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:00 GMT The credit crisis brought one significant benefit to the hedge fund industry: it crystallised shortcomings that were overlooked during the boom years and demonstrated the need for better governance, risk management and transparency. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_AIMAJournal_Hedge_Funds_Adapt_to_a_New_Reality.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_FINalternatives_US_Hedge_Fund_Managers_Need_Patience_Understanding_To_Attract_Japanese_Investors.asp Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:00 GMT While overcoming the geographical differences with Japanese investors only requires an airplane ticket, bridging the cultural differences to achieve a mutually trusting relationship requires a great deal more understanding and patience. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_FINalternatives_US_Hedge_Fund_Managers_Need_Patience_Understanding_To_Attract_Japanese_Investors.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_HedgeFundAppraisal_Will_the_New_Regulations_Make_Hedge_Fund_Investing_Safer.asp Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:00 GMT The main challenge for a new regulatory framework to be effective is the need to harmonise different national regulations so as to avoid regulatory arbitrages. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_HedgeFundAppraisal_Will_the_New_Regulations_Make_Hedge_Fund_Investing_Safer.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_Livemint_Investors_Feel_the_Heat_as_LPs_Seek_Safe_Funds.asp Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:00 GMT The risk-averse asset class has become stricter about due diligence and is wary of backing first-time funds. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_Livemint_Investors_Feel_the_Heat_as_LPs_Seek_Safe_Funds.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_IslamicFinanceAsia_Risky_Business.asp Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:00 GMT Islamic banks share many of the risks with conventional banks: liquidity, credit, operational and market. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_IslamicFinanceAsia_Risky_Business.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_FAGreen_REITs_Go_Greener.asp Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:00 GMT From retrofits to energy-generating endeavours and more, some existing REITs are not waiting for an economic rebound to step up sustainability initiatives. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Jun_FAGreen_REITs_Go_Greener.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EH_Apr10_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT The May 2010 Eurekahedge Report contains detailed analyses and exclusive insights into the state of the hedge fund industry in recent months up to April through a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative presentation of the industry's asset flows and performance, with a special feature on key trends in funds of hedge funds. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EH_Apr10_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_hf_awards.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT Join us at the Fairmont Singapore on 20 May to recognise and celebrate the hedge funds with the greatest innovation, achievements and contributions to the Asian hedge fund industry in 2009. With over 350 confirmed guests, this is indeed a must-attend event in the hedge fund calendar. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_hf_awards.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EH_apr10_Asset_Flows_Update_Full_ABR.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT The North American hedge fund industry is once again above the US$1 trillion mark on the back of excellent performance and strong positive net capital flows over the last twelve months. Total assets under management by global hedge funds now stands at US$1.53 trillion, and the industry is set to reach US$1.75 trillion by the year-end. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EH_apr10_Asset_Flows_Update_Full_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EH_apr10_Performance_Commentary_Full_ABR.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT Hedge funds outperformed the global markets by 1.4% in April, with all regional managers delivering positive returns. The April YTD figure now stands at 3.33% as managers continue to offer consistent returns and superior downturn protection. Japanese managers are up 7.7% for the year while North American hedge funds have delivered 4.72% in the first quarter. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EH_apr10_Performance_Commentary_Full_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EH_FOHF_KeyTrends_Full_ABR.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT The assets under management in the global fund of hedge funds industry increased 17 times in the last decade and currently stands at US$435 billion. Although faced with significant redemption pressure through most of 2009, multi-managers delivered healthy results for the year and are now looking to consolidate on the gains. More significantly, over the long term, managers have provided consistent risk-adjusted returns with the lowest volatility among traditional and alternative investment vehicles. Since its inception in December 1999, the Eurekahedge Fund of Funds Index has gained 69.79% as compared with a 15.65% loss for the MSCI World Index. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EH_FOHF_KeyTrends_Full_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_HFMWeek_Alleviating_Issues_of_Liquidity.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT Convergence of mainstream asset management and alternative hedge funds has been much talked about for some years but has not been realised on any significant scale until recently. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_HFMWeek_Alleviating_Issues_of_Liquidity.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EDHEC_Hedge_Funds_and_Mutual_Funds_Converge.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT Convergence of mainstream asset management and alternative hedge funds has been much talked about for some years but has not been realised on any significant scale until recently. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EDHEC_Hedge_Funds_and_Mutual_Funds_Converge.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EngagedInvestor_Balancing_Act.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT Hedge funds have the potential to make profits whatever happens in the market - but they can also pose risks. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_EngagedInvestor_Balancing_Act.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_HedgeFundAppraisal_What_Type_of_Due_Diligence_for_Your_Newcits.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT The UCITS regulation provides safeguards to different operational risks: counter-party risk, asset safekeeping, valuation and compliance. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_HedgeFundAppraisal_What_Type_of_Due_Diligence_for_Your_Newcits.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_IPE_Coping_with_the_Hangover.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT After the big binge on leverage, the next generation of private equity investors will have to go cold turkey, not rely on a hair of the dog. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_IPE_Coping_with_the_Hangover.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_FAGreen_Do_Nice_Investors_Finish_Last.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT What may have been considered a passing "feel good" fad in the past, SRI today has evolved into a fairly commonplace moral investment compass - one that can take diverse directions. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_FAGreen_Do_Nice_Investors_Finish_Last.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_IFN_Liquidity_and_the_Secondary_Market.asp Tue, 18 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT Islamic ?nance is prohibited by its very mandate to invest in certain businesses and not using various conventional modes of ?nancing. As a result, excess liquidity has always been a challenge for it. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_May_IFN_Liquidity_and_the_Secondary_Market.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_hf_awards.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT Eurekahedge is pleased to announce the nominations of this year's Asian Hedge Fund Awards 2010, with 14 awards to be presented at a prestigious black-tie gala dinner on 20 May 2010 at the Fairmont Singapore. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/may_10_hf_awards.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EH_Mar10_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT The April 2010 Eurekahedge Report contains detailed analyses and exclusive insights into the state of the hedge fund industry in recent months up to March through a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative presentation of the industry's asset flows and performance, with special features on key trends in Latin American hedge funds. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EH_Mar10_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EH_Mar10_Asset_Flows_Update_Full_ed_ABR.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT March witnessed modest positive net flows to the global hedge fund sector with most regions attracting capital. Net inflows of US$2.6 billion and performance based gains of US$2.8 billion brought the total size of the industry to US$1.5 trillion. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EH_Mar10_Asset_Flows_Update_Full_ed_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EH_Mar10_Performance_Commentary_Full_ed_ABR.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT Hedge funds were up by 2.5% in March, with all regional managers delivering upbeat returns. Asian managers were the out-performers during the month with Asia ex-Japan funds posting gains of 3.3% and Japan hedge funds up 3.14% http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EH_Mar10_Performance_Commentary_Full_ed_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EH_LAHF_KeyTrends_Full_ABR.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT Latin American hedge funds have witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with the Eurekahedge Latin American Hedge Fund Index gaining 422.8% since December 1999. Assets under management in the regional funds have also increased at a rapid pace bringing the current size of the industry to US$56 billion as at March 2010. Although the industry was hit by a spate of redemptions in 2008, the managers still outperformed underlying markets substantially, losing only 4.79% in the year. Since then the sector has posted a remarkable recovery with managers delivering returns of 27.30% in 2009 and consistently attracting significant capital in the last twelve months. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EH_LAHF_KeyTrends_Full_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EH_Interview_IP_Asian_Opportunities_Fund.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT Jiffry Chandra of Income Partners shares valuable insights on the Asian private equity and distressed sectors. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EH_Interview_IP_Asian_Opportunities_Fund.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_FINalternatives_Post_Crisis_Hedge_Funds_Custodial_Risk_and_Prime_Brokers.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT The financial crisis and the associated global securities firm failures caused a dramatic shift in the way managers select and work with their prime brokers. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_FINalternatives_Post_Crisis_Hedge_Funds_Custodial_Risk_and_Prime_Brokers.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_JTRFI_Alternative_Structure_of_Funds_of_Hedge_Funds.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT As investors seek avenues for diversification through alternative investment strategies, a fund of hedge funds in offshore funds may be a wise choice, despite some potential problems. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_JTRFI_Alternative_Structure_of_Funds_of_Hedge_Funds.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_PwC_UCITS_Hedge_Funds_Balancing_Innovation_and_Investor_Protection.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT As hedge fund managers launch growing numbers of UCITS funds, so regulators have to manage the tension developing between welcome development of UCITS and the need to maintain high standards of investor protection. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_PwC_UCITS_Hedge_Funds_Balancing_Innovation_and_Investor_Protection.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EY_2010_Outlook_for_Private_Equity.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT The PE industry's agility and resilience in adapting to the adverse market conditions of the last two years will serve it well as the market continues to recover. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_EY_2010_Outlook_for_Private_Equity.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_AfricanBusinessReview_Private_Equity_in_Africa_Lessons_Learned.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT Africa represents a colossal investment opportunity, yet it remains overlooked. Capital supply relative to demand is tilted in favour of investors; as a result, investments can be structured to mitigate risks. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_AfricanBusinessReview_Private_Equity_in_Africa_Lessons_Learned.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_IPE_ESG_Progress_in_Emerging_Markets.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT A focus on long-term structural change will become increasingly important in generating superior long-term investment performance. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_IPE_ESG_Progress_in_Emerging_Markets.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_IslamicFinanceAsia_Offshore_Appeal.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT For as long as onshore jurisdictions still keep a strict leash on tax allowances for Islamic finance, offshore issuances will still remain the issuers' mode of choice. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Apr_IslamicFinanceAsia_Offshore_Appeal.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_EH_Feb10_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT The March 2010 Eurekahedge Report contains detailed analyses and exclusive insights into the state of the hedge fund industry in recent months up to February through a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative presentation of the industry's asset flows and performance, with special features on key trends in global and UCITS hedge funds. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_EH_Feb10_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_hf_awards.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT Eurekahedge is pleased to announce that the annual Asian Hedge Fund Awards will be taking place on 20 May 2010 (Thursday) at Fairmont Singapore, The Stamford Ballroom with a black-tie theme. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/mar10_hf_awards.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_EH_feb10_Asset_Flows_Update_Full_ed_ABR.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT February witnessed significant net positive flows into the global hedge fund sector as investors started to firm up their allocations for the year. Net inflows of US$4.3 billion and performance-based gains of US$2.5 billion brought back the total size of the industry above US$1.48 trillion. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_EH_feb10_Asset_Flows_Update_Full_ed_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_EH_feb10_Performance_Commentary_Full_ed_ABR.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT Hedge funds were up by 0.54% in February, with North American managers delivering robust returns of 1.5%. Hedge funds are currently ahead of global equity markets in the year-to-date 2010 measure. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_EH_feb10_Performance_Commentary_Full_ed_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_EH_GHF_KeyTrends_Full_ABR.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT After growing at an exponential pace during the first eight years of the last decade, the global hedge fund industry witnessed heavy redemptions coupled with significant losses in 2008 and early-2009, bringing its size down from a peak of US$1.95 trillion as at June 2008 to US$1.29 trillion in April 2009. Since then, however, the sector has undergone a remarkable turnaround in the last eight months of 2009, attracting significant amounts of capital as well as posting record performances - the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 19.52% in 2009 http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_EH_GHF_KeyTrends_Full_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_EH_UCITS_KeyTrends_Full_ABR.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT As the global hedge fund industry recovers, there are increasing demands for greater regulations on the managers. The UCITS III framework is rapidly gaining popularity as one potential solution, addressing investor concerns of transparency, liquidity and greater risk management, while also allowing hedge fund managers to invest in a broad range of financial instruments and employ their preferred investment strategies. 2009 alone has seen 100 new UCITS III hedge funds starting up. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_EH_UCITS_KeyTrends_Full_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_AIMAJournal_Tackling_Systemic_Risk.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT Policy-makers looking to improve systemic risk and financial stability analysis need to identify the key drivers of systemic risk, develop a practical and effective reporting system for systemically-relevant information. The hedge fund industry is prepared to contribute to that analysis and process. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_AIMAJournal_Tackling_Systemic_Risk.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_HFMWeek_Coming_to_America.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT It is not just the chance to pick up good talent that is drawing hedge funds to the United States but arguably, the most critical component is the honey pot of institutional and private wealth capital. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_HFMWeek_Coming_to_America.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_PensionsInsight_Freedom_vs_Transparency.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT Managers of both hedge funds and absolute return funds can use techniques such as shorting, but the onshore UCITS III-compliant funds face more restrictions on these types of strategies. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_PensionsInsight_Freedom_vs_Transparency.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_NVCAToday_Cleantech_Investing_in_China_Issues_and_Prospects.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT China is emerging as a global leader in the cleantech industry and significant opportunities exist for savvy investors and for companies with innovative technology that China needs and does not yet have. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_NVCAToday_Cleantech_Investing_in_China_Issues_and_Prospects.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_GlobalFinance_CrossBorder_MA_Ready_for_Takeoff_with_Emerging_Markets_as_Main_Target.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT The stars are aligned for a substantial rise in cross-border mergers and acquisitions this year as the global economy recovers and financing becomes more readily available. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_GlobalFinance_CrossBorder_MA_Ready_for_Takeoff_with_Emerging_Markets_as_Main_Target.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_PwC_Ireland_New_Finance_Bill_Enhances_its_Attractiveness_for_Islamic_Funds.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT The bill proposes new legislation that will facilitate sukuk transactions by extending to this form of financing the relieving provisions which currently apply to equivalent conventional financing, as well as changes in relation to UCITS management companies and tax. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_PwC_Ireland_New_Finance_Bill_Enhances_its_Attractiveness_for_Islamic_Funds.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_FAGreen_Clean_Oil.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT The division over which energy stocks should be considered sustainable is growing in importance because more investors are seeking commodity exposure. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/10_Mar_FAGreen_Clean_Oil.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_Sep_2009_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT The October 2009 Eurekahedge Report contains detailed analysis and exclusive insights into the state of the hedge industry in recent months up to September through a comprehensive presentation of the industry's performance, assets flows and key trends. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_Sep_2009_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_Sep_EH_Asset_Flows_Update_ABR.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT For the 5th consecutive month, the hedge fund industry attracted fresh inflows and grew by US$34 billion in September with positive asset flows of US$15.1 billion and the rest through performance gains. The industry now stands at US$1.43 trillion in assets and is on track to surpass US$1.5 trillion by the end of the year. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_Sep_EH_Asset_Flows_Update_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_EH_EHF_Key_Trends_ABR.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT After a tough 2008, European-investing hedge funds are attracting capital again and approaching their most recent high water marks. In this report, we look at the latest historical trends shaping the industry, covering performance, asset allocations, attrition rates, fees, geographical, strategic trends and more. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_EH_EHF_Key_Trends_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_Sep_EH_Performance_Commentary_ABR.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT September saw the 7th consecutive month of positive returns with the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index returning 2.6%, 6.0% for Q32009 and 16.1% YTD - the best September YTD returns in over a decade. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_Sep_EH_Performance_Commentary_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_BNP_Paribas_HFC_SMU_Lessons_from_Hedge_Fund_Fraud.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Two of the most scandalous fraud cases in the hedge fund industry - Bernard Madoff Investment Securities and Bayou Management - have raised the question as to the level of confidence the investors have in their managers and at the same time, have taught investors to conduct due diligence in identifying the red flags before laying out their investments. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_BNP_Paribas_HFC_SMU_Lessons_from_Hedge_Fund_Fraud.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_HFR_Flexibility_and_Tax_Dominate_Structure.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT It is imperative to mull over certain issues when choosing the best structures for hedge funds to avoid serious repercussions afterwards, but the decision depends solely on the investors and their type of investment. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_HFR_Flexibility_and_Tax_Dominate_Structure.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_The_Local_Edge_How_LatAm_Funds_Can_Compete.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT In Latin America, locally-based hedge funds provide more advantages over the foreign-based funds, as local managers are closer to the action and have better intelligence sources. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_The_Local_Edge_How_LatAm_Funds_Can_Compete.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_FINalternatives_UCITS_Funds_Gain_Popularity_Increasingly_Employ_Hedge_Fund_Strategies.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Considering the incessant changes in the markets, the UCITS, a dominant regulated European retail fund, managed to emerge as a leading global fund vehicle that combines robust investor protection with financial innovation opportunities. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_FINalternatives_UCITS_Funds_Gain_Popularity_Increasingly_Employ_Hedge_Fund_Strategies.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_Emerging_PE_Asia_Buyouts_Return_To_Strength.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT With low levels of debt and continued growth prospects, the nascent Asian buyout market has so far escaped the brunt of the credit crisis. But while growth opportunities are compelling, significant challenges remain. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_Emerging_PE_Asia_Buyouts_Return_To_Strength.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_EVCJ_Meeting_In_The_Middle.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT The thin line that divides private equity and venture capital is increasingly blurring, and such overlapping of the two asset classes results in the adoption of new strategies and the emergence of fresh opportunities in the financial world. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_EVCJ_Meeting_In_The_Middle.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_The_Winding_Road_to_Sustainable_and_Responsible_Hedge_Fund_Investing.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT Once considered a cottage industry, SRI investing has developed into a profitable industry, providing more opportunities and becoming an important practice in the hedge fund world. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_The_Winding_Road_to_Sustainable_and_Responsible_Hedge_Fund_Investing.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_IFN_Islamic_Capital_Markets_Respond_to_the_Financial_Crisis.asp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT The Islamic capital markets may have become volatile following the collapse of the Lehman Brothers, but the economic slump has also positively resulted in the developments in the sukuk market, particularly in relation to the Shariah principles and the needs of the issuers and investors. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Oct_IFN_Islamic_Capital_Markets_Respond_to_the_Financial_Crisis.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Aug_2009_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT The September 2009 Eurekahedge Report contains detailed analysis and exclusive insights into the state of the hedge industry in recent months up to August through a comprehensive presentation of the industry's performance, assets flows and key trends. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Aug_2009_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Aug_EH_Asset_Flows_Update_ABR.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Hedge fund assets rose by US$21 billion to US$1.38 trillion, marking the largest sustained growth period in the industry since end-2007. August returns also resulted in hedge funds having the best first eight months since 2000, with the Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index up 13.4% YTD. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Aug_EH_Asset_Flows_Update_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_EH_AHF_Key_Trends_ABR.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Asian investing hedge funds have performed better than all other regional hedge funds in the last few years and in this report, we look at the latest and historical trends shaping the industry. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_EH_AHF_Key_Trends_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Aug_EH_Performance_Commentary_ABR.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT The Eurekahedge Hedge Funds Index gained 1.3% in August (13.3% YTD) amid mixed movement across asset classes. The Eurekahedge Distressed Debt Hedge Fund Index was the best performing strategy index, returning 4%, while the North American arbitrage and relative value funds were again the best performers for the second month in a row, returning 2.4% and 3.3%, respectively. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Aug_EH_Performance_Commentary_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_TheCurranGroup_How_Hedge_Funds_Are_Raising_Capital_in_2009.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT The fundraising environment is increasingly challenging for funds of all sizes as the Curran Group explored five themes in capital raising for 2009. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_TheCurranGroup_How_Hedge_Funds_Are_Raising_Capital_in_2009.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Allenbridgeinfo_EU_AIF_Directive_Fantasy_Roadmap.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT This article analyses the EU AIF Directive and provides insights on how to strengthen the hedge fund industry and increase security for investors through the reformation of the EU legislative process. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Allenbridgeinfo_EU_AIF_Directive_Fantasy_Roadmap.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_HFR_Changing_Times.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT This article observes the various influences and trends that have fundamentally changed the hedge fund world. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_HFR_Changing_Times.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Hedge_Fund_Managed_Accounts_Panacea_or_Source_of_New_Risks.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Managed account model is gaining popularity in the hedge fund investment space as the article discusses its concept, benefits and challenges faced. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Hedge_Fund_Managed_Accounts_Panacea_or_Source_of_New_Risks.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_IPE_Best_Bet_for_Alignment.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Cheap leverage and inflated valuations during the credit boom may have tainted the image of private equity. However, the asset class could help boost the alignment of interest in financial services. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_IPE_Best_Bet_for_Alignment.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_ALI_Steady_In_The_Storm_With_Regional_opportunties.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Regional stability and new growth countries such as Colombia and Peru look set to be the main drawing points for private equity investors to Central America. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_ALI_Steady_In_The_Storm_With_Regional_opportunties.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Global_Investor_Alternative_Construction.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT Rising popularity of structured products in the Islamic alternatives domain; Islamic investors have shown to accept structured products offering economics of hedge funds. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Global_Investor_Alternative_Construction.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Islamic_Finance_and_SRI_Any_Crossover.asp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT SRI and Islamic finance are seen to be compatible and complementary with potential to be developed jointly, thus spring boarding SRI into new markets. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_Sep_Islamic_Finance_and_SRI_Any_Crossover.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_July_2009_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index rose 2.21% in July, bringing its YTD returns to 12% - the best year-to-July returns on record. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_July_2009_Eurekahedge_Report_online.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_EH_GHF_Key_Trends_ABR.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT The global hedge fund industry has seen exponential growth over the past decade, with hedge fund assets peaking in mid-2008 at US$1.95 trillion - a seven-fold increase since the start of 2000. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_EH_GHF_Key_Trends_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_Jul_EH_Asset_Flows_Update_ABR.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT Hedge funds continued their healthy run in July with the composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index up 2.2%1 during the month. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_Jul_EH_Asset_Flows_Update_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_Jul_EH_Performance_Commentary_ABR.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT After returning a healthy 9.5% through the first half of 2009, the composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index rose 2.2%1 in July, with returns for the first seven months of the year adding up to 12% - the best year-to-July returns on record for the Index. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_Jul_EH_Performance_Commentary_ABR.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_EH_Charity_Updates_Asian_Hedge_Fund_Awards_2009.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT Here's a brief update on the charity movements undertaken during the Eurekahedge Asian Hedge Fund Awards 2009, held in support of the World Food Programme (WFP). http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_EH_Charity_Updates_Asian_Hedge_Fund_Awards_2009.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_AIMA_The_Impact_of_European_Directive_on_Global_Asset_Management.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global hedge fund industry association representing, amongst others, the managers of more than 70% of the world's hedge fund assets, and including fund of hedge funds managers, prime brokers, legal and accounting firms and fund administrators. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_AIMA_The_Impact_of_European_Directive_on_Global_Asset_Management.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_Complinet_Hedge_Fund_Focus_What_Are_The_Key_Issues.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT Hedge funds have been subjected to an increased degree of scrutiny and criticism over the course of last year as a result of global financial events and ensuing demands from investors. They have responded by reviewing their practices and updating their operating models. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_Complinet_Hedge_Fund_Focus_What_Are_The_Key_Issues.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_The_Changing_Hedge_Fund_Landscape_Shapes_Demand_For_Technology.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT Last year's major shakeout in the hedge fund industry - with roughly 20% of all funds closing up shop - has radically altered its technology and risk management landscape. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_The_Changing_Hedge_Fund_Landscape_Shapes_Demand_For_Technology.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_EY_July09_US_Private_Equity_Watch_An_Industry_in_Flux.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT This report provides insight into the future landscape of private equity industry in the US as it adapts to volatile markets and seizes new opportunities created by the global economic downturn. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_EY_July09_US_Private_Equity_Watch_An_Industry_in_Flux.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_Deloitte_2009_Report_On_Globa_Trends_in_Venture_Capital.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT This report explores the factors affecting the future strategies and investment moves being planned by venture capitalist around the world as they continue to weather global recession. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_Deloitte_2009_Report_On_Globa_Trends_in_Venture_Capital.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_HFR_Investors_Demand_Good_Products.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT Tapping into the vast investor pool of money available in the Middle East is not an easy task. It is also not very different from marketing and selling funds anywhere else in the world, say the experts. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_HFR_Investors_Demand_Good_Products.asp http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_Islamic_Asset_Management_Myth_or_Reality.asp Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT In the early days of the Islamic banking sector back in the 1980s, there was one big debate about whether zero-coupon corporate and government bonds were Shariah-compliant or not. http://www.eurekahedge.com/news/09_August_Islamic_Asset_Management_Myth_or_Reality.asp