Managers of Wealth Americas

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.

SSgA Launches Emerging, All-World ETFs ‎

New SPDR ETFs Give Emerging Markets Exposure‎

The 40 Highest-Earning Hedge Fund Managers

For most hedge fund managers, 2011 was a year to forget.

From David to Goliath - Credit Suisse

How Entrepreneurs Overcome the Challenges of Company Growth

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.

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.

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.

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

Deutsche Bank Publishes Tenth Annual Alternative Investment Survey

Deutsche Bank today announced the results of its tenth annual Alternative Investment Survey, which was conducted in December 2011 by the Bank's Global Prime Finance business.

Saturna Capital Receives Best Islamic Asset Manager Award

While Islamic finance is still considered a niche industry, assets under Islamic management are widely estimated to top US$1 trillion worldwide.

Macquarie to provide third party hedge fund capital raising services

Target managers will ideally have at least $500 million of assets with an ultimate target of at least $1.5 billion and at least a three-year track record.

Cantor makes initial plans for seeding fund

The firm's first seeding vehicle would provide between $25 million and $50 million to between 20 and 25 emerging hedge fund managers.

Galiam Capital launches new quant fund

Galiam intends to utilize its technical models to create a portfolio of global, well diversified, multi asset class investments, while providing stable growth, which is independent of market direction and economic conditions.

A secretive hedge fund legend prepares to surface

On the heels of weak performance in 2011, Louis Bacon has to reveal information about $15 billion Moore Capital to the SEC—and he's not happy about it.

Ex-TCI and Citadel execs to launch hedge fund

Naya will launch its maiden fund, a global long/short equity vehicle, on May 1, a spokesman said.

Lazard Asset Management Launches Alternative Strategies 1099 Fund

Lazard Asset Management has announced the launch of the Lazard Alternative Strategies 1099 Fund, a fund of hedge funds that offers investors the ability to participate in the hedge fund asset class with a minimum investment of $25,000. In lieu of K-1s, IR

US hedge funds capitalise on Lehman collapse

It may sound impossible but one of the best financial investments of the past three years has been a collapsed bank. And not just any bank but Lehman Brothers, the world’s biggest bankruptcy.

Credit Suisse’s AM Releases Q1 2012 Alternatives Quarterly

Mr. Keitel believes that equity markets are further trending in positive direction due to improved global macroeconomic conditions, stabilizing policy measures taken in Europe, and the European Central Bank’s strong liquidity support for Eurozone ba

Ader Investment Management Launches Hedge Fund Business Accelerator

Fund to deploy US$1B to Small and Midsize Hedge Funds

Legg Mason Launches Fixed Income Fund of Hedge Funds

The Fund invests in a broad range of fixed income strategies, employing flexible asset allocation and moving capital between credit and non credit strategies. Investments include developed as well as emerging market fixed income and long/short fixed incom

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