03/12/2012
New York-based Blackstone Alternative Asset Management managed $39 billion in hedge fund assets as of December 31, up 15 percent on the year, InvestHedge's Billion Dollar Fund of Hedge Fund Club survey said.
03/12/2012
A Lipper Fund Award is presented to one fund in each Lipper category for achieving the strongest trend of consistent risk-adjusted performance versus category peers over three, five or 10 years for the period ending December 31, 2011.
03/12/2012
Firm named Group Award Trophy winner in Mixed Assets, Large Company Category - John Hancock Lifecycle 2010 and 2015 Portfolios recognized for five-year performance in Mixed Asset, Target 2010 and 2015 Fund categories - John Hancock Active Bond Fund, NAV,
03/12/2012
eVestment|HFN today announced the release of its Q4 2011 Administrator Survey, sponsored by Advent Software
03/09/2012
Additionally, they identify two areas within the ILS space that may present unique opportunities and investor benefits: the property and casualty (P&C) market and legacy portfolios.
03/07/2012
In addition to the new Alternatives tab, the site now contains Morningstar market tools and an expanded video library featuring interviews with top portfolio managers and newsmakers, analysts, and some of the leading voices in the advisory community, alon
03/07/2012
“This is a unique approach because it combines rigorous risk controls from the quant models and solid fundamental research,” Ershov said.
03/06/2012
A Northern Trust survey of 121 institutions, predominantly pension funds, in Europe, Asia and North America, forms the basis of the white paper entitled, Customized Beta: Changing Perspectives on Passive Investing.
03/05/2012
ETP investors are showing their desire for the metal and have been taking a notable amount of interest in the market lately.
03/05/2012
It is a mid-sized player in the increasingly competitive market for trading concentrate -- ore that has been crushed and milled to remove waste and increase the metal component.
03/02/2012
HSBC offers rich clients discounted fees for 10 new hedge funds
Private clients provide part of the $38 billion invested by HSBC in alternative investments such as hedge funds, private equity and real estate.
03/02/2012
J.C. Flowers said to mull offers for ING, RBS divisions
It may also bid for Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (RBS)’s Direct Line Group insurance business when it’s for sale, they said.
03/02/2012
Hedge fund manager to run for senate
Carvin is no stranger to politics, having served as supervisor of the Town of Rye for four years.
03/01/2012
SSgA Launches Emerging, All-World ETFs
New SPDR ETFs Give Emerging Markets Exposure
03/01/2012
The 40 Highest-Earning Hedge Fund Managers
For most hedge fund managers, 2011 was a year to forget.
02/29/2012
From David to Goliath - Credit Suisse
How Entrepreneurs Overcome the Challenges of Company Growth
02/29/2012
Hedge fund assets may hit $2.1 trillion in 2012: survey
The survey, which covered more than 600 institutional investors representing $1.04 trillion of hedge fund assets, found that investors expect their hedge fund portfolios to return 8.6 percent in 2012, down from 11 percent last year.
02/29/2012
Fortress Investments swings to Q4 loss on choppy markets
For the quarter that ended December 31, Fortress posted a loss of $234.1 million, compared with a year-earlier profit of $2.8 million.
02/29/2012
Hedge fund managers must prove their performance and transparency mettle - study
Beyond communication, the survey shows that investors want greater detail in terms of security-level disclosure, including leverage detail, valuation methodology, and risk analytics.
02/29/2012
KPMG-Wharton Survey Indicates Boost for M&A Activity in 2012
Interest in emerging markets notwithstanding, respondents expect most of this year's deals to occur in North America (62 percent), followed by China (36 percent), Western Europe (30 percent), and Brazil (20 percent). Some observers were concerned ab