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Hedge funds decline 0.50 per cent in JanuaryTue, 9 Feb 2010, 07:05 Hedgeweek The Hennessee Hedge Fund Index declined 0.50 per cent in January, while the S&P 500 declined 3.70 per cent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 3.46 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 5.37 per cent. 
Australian single hedge funds return 20.81 per cent in 2009Tue, 9 Feb 2010, 05:54 Hedgeweek Australian absolute return and hedge funds enjoyed one of their best performances on record in 2009, according to a report by Australian Fund Monitors. 
HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index down 0.71 per cent in JanuaryMon, 8 Feb 2010, 14:15 Hedgeweek The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index declined by 0.71 per cent in January after posting a gain of 20 per cent in 2009. 
Hedgeweek 2010 Awards – Reader SurveyFri, 12 Feb 2010, 04:00 Hedgeweek We are conducting a survey of the Hedgeweek readership to assess the best hedge fund performers and service providers during 2009 in a range of categories covering the entire hedge fund space. Managers and service providers are welcome to nominate their own funds/firms – with relevant justification. The response so far to the survey from our 56,000 readers has been significant, so send your nominations to us asap. 
Dutch hedge funds gain 11 per cent in 2009Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 12:02 Hedgeweek Dutch hedge funds gained an average of 11 per cent in 2009, as measured by the Finles/IEX Dutch hedge fund index. |
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Interviews 
The Interview – Ilya Golubovich and Irakli Menabde, I2BF: “Technologies once considered uneconomic have emerged from obscurity to become one of the fastest-growing global industries”Thu, 11/03/2010 - 06:00 Ilya Golubovich (pictured), managing partner of specialist clean technology fund manager I2BF and Irakli Menabde, manager of the I2BF-Arbat... |
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BTIG expands fixed income platformMon, 8 Feb 2010, 16:49 Hedgeweek BTIG, a broker dealer specialising in institutional trading and related brokerage services, has hired seven senior professionals in its fixed income group focusing on the areas of high yield/distressed, emerging markets and capital markets. 
NYSE to build technology solution for Asean exchange networkMon, 8 Feb 2010, 15:56 Hedgeweek NYSE Technologies and four Asean equities exchanges – Bursa Malaysia, the Philippine Stock Exchange, Singapore Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Thailand – have signed a letter of intent that designates NYSE Technologies as the solutions provider for the Asean Trading Link. 
Threat of regulation puts pressure on US CDS marketsMon, 8 Feb 2010, 11:38 Hedgeweek The threat of increased regulation in the US financial services sector kept widening pressure firmly on US corporate credit default swap markets throughout the end of January, according to a report by GFI Group. 
BG Group: Production to grow 6 to 8% by 2020Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 11:30 Hedgeweek A leading natural gas group has announced that it is to grow its production volumes at the maximum of its existing target range, which could interest hedge fund managers investing in this sector. 
Laurent Chevallier joins Eurofin Capital Tue, 9 Feb 2010, 06:14 Hedgeweek Eurofin Capital has appointed Laurent Chevallier as head of alternative research and portfolio management. 
Matrix Asia Fund expands team Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 16:03 Hedgeweek Matrix Asia Fund has added Sam West to its team, joining Rupert Foster and David Peerless. |
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Executive Training
UCITS Funds
Mon, 15/03/2010 (All day) - London A one day intensive course on UCITS funds for Hedge Funds and Fund Managers, Bankers, Lawyers and Institutional Investors
CFA Institute / EDHEC-Risk Institute Alternative Asset Allocation Seminar (London)
Tue, 16/03/2010 - 09:00 - London This intensive three-day course will impart advanced techniques for optimal construction and risk management of multi-style multi-class portfolios.
Family Office Training
Thu, 18/03/2010 (All day) - London A practical 2 day course run by a former senior private banker on Successful Strategies for Managing Modern Family Office |
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News 
Prologue adds senior portfolio manager Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 15:32 Hedgeweek Prologue Capital, an alternative investment firm that manages a discretionary fixed income strategy, has hired Noah Estrin as a senior portfolio manager focused on trading US agency mortgages. 
Ziegler names Tom Paprocki chief executiveMon, 8 Feb 2010, 12:00 Hedgeweek Ziegler has appointed Tom Paprocki as chief executive officer following the retirement of John Mulherin. 
Henrik Strabo joins Rogge Capital ManagementMon, 8 Feb 2010, 10:28 Hedgeweek Rogge Capital Management has appointed Henrik Strabo as a portfolio manager and director of global emerging markets. DE Shaw eyes rival firms’ distressed holdings Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 23:05 FT.com DE Shaw, the world’s third-largest hedge fund, has established a special in-house team to look at buying up portfolios of distressed assets and is targeting the holdings of rival hedge fund firms. Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 22:02 The New York Times A former Intel Capital director pleaded guilty on Monday to fraud in the Galleon insider trading case, telling a New York court that hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam gave him money for personal needs Meteor to transfer NDFA and DRL books next month Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 17:15 ifaonline.co.uk Meteor Asset Management will transfer the investment books of collapsed structured product providers NDF Administration and Defined Returns Ltd in March. |
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Comment & Opinion 
Comment: The future of international financial centres
12/03/2010 - 06:00 Geoff Cook (pictured), chief executive of Jersey Finance, argues that international financial centres such as Jersey, which are well regulated and have demonstrated their co-operation in efforts to curb tax evasion, are not part of the problems that led to the global financial crisis, but are an important part of the solution. 
Comment: Final stage of talks to water down EU hedge fund rules
09/03/2010 - 06:00 Ronald Paterson (pictured), partner at international law firm Eversheds, comments on the latest stage of the countdown to the Alternative Investment Fund Management (AIFM) directive. 
Comment: Domicile ruling calls for advisors to reassess their client’s affairs
08/03/2010 - 06:00 Rex Cowley (pictured), Head of Marketing, at the International division of Close, comments on the renewed interest in Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) from British expats and their advisors, following the recent collapse of the Robert Gaines -Cooper case: |
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News Denmark's ATP to up hedge funds, private equity: CEOMon, 8 Feb 2010, 16:33 Reuters Pension fund ATP, which manages DKK609 billion (USD112 billion), is set to invest DKK1 billion a year in hedge funds as part of a plan to create an 'all weather' portfolio, the fund's chief executive Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 16:30 Reuters EU plans for regulating the hedge fund industry still carry 'significant risks,' warned Britain's Financial Services Authority, even though many of the stricter rules have been toned down. Hedge funds fall 0.5 per cent in Jan, beat stock indexes Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 14:54 The Wall Street Jorunal Hedge funds on average fell slightly as managers suffered from the drop in equity markets the second half of January, but funds outperformed US stocks overall during the month because of ... London hedge funds call for change in European Law Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 13:01 FINANCIALADVICE London hedge funds are today campaigning against the European Union’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive which they believe could lead to thousands of job losses in the City of London. Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 11:31 The Wall Street Jorunal The 'Volcker Wish List' — not a rule, of course, but a high bar of ambition set to be lowered by legislators — includes ending investment banks’ sponsorship and investment in hedge funds. Pension funds eye fee cuts but hedgies balk Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 10:50 Reuters Pension funds expect to negotiate lower fees with fund managers this year after securing cuts in 2009 in the aftermath of the financial crisis, although they face a battle with reluctant hedge funds, |
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News Three money managers discuss Global Investment Landscape in 2010Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 10:05 Seeking Alpha Last Wednesday, there was an introductory post that outlined key takeaways from the Hedge Fund Panel. Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 10:02 The Press and Journal A hedge fund is a fund which can take both long and short positions. Four money managers discuss current credit opportunities Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 09:59 Seeking Alpha This is the last article in a series on the hedge fund panels that recently took place. CalPERS seeks more control over HFs Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 09:24 Euromoney Institutional Investor The California Public Employees’ Retirement System is seeking more control over the money invested on its behalf by hedge funds, The Wall Street Journal reports. Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 09:09 efinancials The fund of hedge fund team that Commerzbank disbanded has regrouped to carry on where it left off, according to its leader. Women working in UK hedge funds outshines foreign rivals Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 09:01 efinancials Women working for UK hedge funds are taking a more prominent role in the industry than their counterparts elsewhere in the world, research from adviser PricewaterhouseCoopers and journal Hedge Fund Re |
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Commercial Events and Seminars
The Shorex Wealth Management Singapore 2010
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4 weeks 3 days from now - Singapore 13 - 14 April 2010 For the 2nd year, the leading annual forum for the wealth management industry will attract over 1200 participants from Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, the Emirates and China. The event mainly focuses on professionals but also welcomes high net worth clients invited by our private banking partners.
Carbon Markets Americas
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4 weeks 3 days from now - São Paulo 13 - 14 April 2010 Carbon Markets Americas is the annual networking event, where major Latin American CDM stakeholders gather to learn about the latest market developments, meet new customers and do business. It is a must attend event for project hosts, developers, carbon credit buyers, government and municipalities, regional DNA's, consultants, verifiers, lawyers, carbon brokers and media active in the region.
Navigating the American Carbon World: New Direction for Climate Action
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4 weeks 4 days from now - Los Angeles 14 - 16 April 2010
The 3rd Annual Carbon Trade China 2010
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4 weeks 5 days from now - Beijing 15 - 16 April 2010 With theme of Emitting China's CDM Potential and Enhancing East-West Carbon Trade, The 3rd Annual Carbon Trade China 2010 will be held by JFPS Group on April 15th- 16th, 2010 in Beijing. Carbon Trade China, China’s largest and most influential summit, has attracted 1000+delegates in the past 2 years, serving as the best platform for CDM projectdevelopment and business networking between China’s local CDM owners & developers,international buyers and other players like exchanges, financial institutions, DOE and consulting firms.
Hedge Fund Re-domiciliation for Managers
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4 weeks 5 days from now - Luxembourg Helping you to evaluate the tax & regulatory benefits of key jurisdictions. There are a number of factors currently driving the re-domiciliation of hedge funds and many factors driving the relocation of hedge fund managers IBC’s Hedge Fund Re-domiciliation for Managers brings together industry experts from the UK, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Ireland to debate and discuss the options and the real-life practicalities in making the move. This is your best opportunity to hear from country regulators, expert legal and advisory, as well as direct from investors
Police, Fire and Public Pensions Forum
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4 weeks 6 days from now - Florida 16 - 17 April 2010 In today’s turbulent financial environment, the need has never been greater for officers and trustees of police, fire and public pension funds to stay abreast of the constant changes and anticipated trends. This conference will address the issues that are most critical to the investment success of pension funds today and in the future.
Family Office Workshop - Mumbai
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5 weeks 2 days from now - Mumbai 19 - 20 April 2010 Notwithstanding the economic slowdown the growth of Family Offices continues at an impressive pace. Globally, it is thought that there are 11,000 family offices in existence and it is expected that this number will continue to grow as the needs of wealthy families become more complex.
Annual Spring Asset Management Thought Leadership Summit
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5 weeks 2 days from now - New York The SEC just announced the formation of five new National Specialized Units in the Division of Enforcement - placing Asset Management directly in the cross hairs. Per Robert Khuzami, Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, this initiative constitutes the “biggest re-organization of the Enforcement Division in more than 30 years.” First and foremost - the SEC’s new Asset Management Unit will target hedge funds, private equity, investment advisers, and investment companies. Robert Kaplan and Bruce Karpati will serve as Co-Chiefs of the new Asset Management Unit. To examine and evaluate the challenges and opportunities, the Regulatory Compliance Association with its Event Partners proudly present the Annual Spring Asset Management Thought Leadership Summit™. The Speaking Faculty, comprised exclusively of professors from the CCO University, shall explore and evaluate how the new era of Pro-Regulation™ will re-shape the Asset Management Industry.
The Bankers Forum on Distressed Properties & Real Estate Loan Workouts
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5 weeks 2 days from now - New York 19 - 20 April 2010 This event is part of the IMN series of Distressed Real Estate forums. Covering distinct asset classes (hotels, office, residential, retail) and hosted in various local markets (Chicago, Las Vegas, London, New York, Phoenix, South Florida) this series uncovers the latest real estate opportunities in various markets.
The Second Annual Distressed Retail Real Estate Symposium
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5 weeks 2 days from now - New York 19 - 20 April 2010 With $32 billion in distressed Retail assets and around $9.4 billion in Retail CMBS loans delinquent, in foreclosure or taken back by banks, Retail is the most distressed of the asset classes. For the savvy real estate investor, therefore, opportunities in Retail would seem plump for the picking. To help navigate through the intricacies of Distressed Retail Investing, IMN is pleased to present this event.
Indexing & ETF Investments China 2010
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5 weeks 3 days from now - Shanghai It is China’s most influential international conference in indexing industry and fund management. This summit will feature the international and domestic leading financial industry professionals in developing and trading ETFs, including index providers, ETF issuers, asset managers, distributors, institutional investors, and researchers. More than 250+ delegates and exhibitors are expected to attend this conference.
SEE Private Equity
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5 weeks 3 days from now - Istanbul SEE Private Equity 2010 conference will teach you how to find the most profitable investment opportunities in the South-East European region. You will see presentations on everything you need to know about the impact of the macroeconomic performance on investments, and you will get many opportunities to interact at our networking breaks, ask questions in our panel discussions and build upon your business networks.
Investment Management Industry Transformation and Outsourcing Strategies Forum
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5 weeks 3 days from now - London The Investment Management Industry Transformation and Outsourcing Strategies Forum is a one day event that offers insightful discussions on growth strategies, operational and technology challenges, alternate operating models for cost containment and increasing customer satisfaction. The forum also explores risk management strategies, increasing regulatory requirement challenges and industry best practices. Delegates will also have an opportunity to leverage an extensive networking opportunity with their peers and thought leaders.
The Investment Case for Gold Conferences 2010
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5 weeks 3 days from now - Vienna ETF Securities and The World Gold Council invites you to attend this unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into the fundamental factors driving gold prices, insights into future supply and demand and the outlook for Gold.
Private Equity Exit Strategies
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5 weeks 4 days from now - London 21 - 22 April 2010 IIR’s Private Equity Exit Strategies conference has been extensively researched with the market and is designed to give Private Equity professionals an in depth knowledge of exit strategies, both current and future, to enable you to deliver maximum returns to your investors.
The Investment Case for Gold Conferences 2010
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5 weeks 4 days from now - Munich ETF Securities and The World Gold Council invites you to attend this unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into the fundamental factors driving gold prices, insights into future supply and demand and the outlook for Gold.
CEE Internal Audit and Compliance 2010
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5 weeks 5 days from now - Warsaw In recent years internal audit has become a significant part of every business in the CEE region. However, the influence of the Communist Era puts obstacles ahead of internal auditors as perception of their role is still quite different from that of Western Europe.
The Investment Case for Gold Conferences 2010
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5 weeks 5 days from now - Madrid ETF Securities and The World Gold Council invites you to attend this unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into the fundamental factors driving gold prices, insights into future supply and demand and the outlook for Gold. |
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News BoE slams EU hedge fund rulesMon, 8 Feb 2010, 08:02 global investor A Bank of England panel says draft EU hedge fund rules will lead to 'systemic failure and market disruption'. Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 05:05 MarketWatch Citigroup have begun talks with hedge funds and private equity firms on selling at least USD3 billion in car loans, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing sources. Pension funds tell hedge funds to drop fees Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 05:02 Telegraph.co.uk Last year thanks to its best performance in a decade, the hedge fund industry grew to USD1.6 trillion from USD1.4 trillion at the end of 2008. Denmark's ATP to up hedge funds, private equity: CEO Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 04:33 Reuters Pension fund ATP, which manages 609 billion Danish crowns, is set to invest USD1 billion crowns a year in hedge funds as part of a plan to create an 'all weather;' portfolio, the fund's chief executiv Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 04:28 Wall Street Technology Wall Street firms and hedge funds are actively recruiting former CIA and military intelligence officers in a bid to boost their security and risk management practices by looking for expertise outside Hedge funds return to UK property Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 04:12 Investor Offshore Hedge funds are showing renewed interest in London's commercial real estate sector as low interest rates and more confidence among investors over economic prospects fuel demand in the asset class, not |
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News Hedge funds take a beating in JanuaryMon, 8 Feb 2010, 03:21 Seeking Alpha In January, most market indices took a beating, and hedge funds were no exception. Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 02:22 globalinvestor.com Traders and hedge funds have bet nearly USD8-billion against the euro, amassing the biggest ever short position in the single currency on fears of a eurozone debt crisis. EU hedge fund regulation plans still risky Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 02:12 Reuters EU plans for regulating the hedge fund industry still carry 'significant risks', warned Britain's Financial Services Authority, even though many of the stricter rules have been toned down. Outlook improving for hedge funds, but uncertainty remains Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 02:12 Seeking Alpha Moody’s says the hedge fund industry is showing signs of a recovery from the crisis and this is likely to continue in the near term. Fri, 5 Feb 2010, 09:02 philly.com The hedge funds holding most of the secured debt in the Daily News and Inquirer are not required to disclose what they paid for it, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled yesterday. |
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