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Hedge funds extend gains in April Wed, 22/05/2013 - 06:47

Eleven out of 13 of the EDHEC-Risk Alternative Indexes recorded positive returns in April. Equity-focused strategies all exhibited returns consistent with their modelled exposure which has been rather low lately, with a slightly negative implied alpha however: long/short equity (0.65 per cent), equity market neutral (0.00 per cent) and event driven (0.82 per cent).

Mark W Yusko, chief investment officer of Morgan Creek

Morgan Creek Capital Management to acquire Signet Capital Management

Wed, 22/05/2013 - 10:09

Morgan Creek Capital Management is to acquire the alternative funds business of Signet Capital Management, a European-based institutional fixed income investment firm. »

Judy Posnikoff, a founding partner at PAAMCO

100 Women in Hedge Funds and CAIA Foundation give 2013 CAIA designation scholarships

Wed, 22/05/2013 - 10:05

100 Women in Hedge Funds (100WHF), Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company (PAAMCO), and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Foundation have announced the 10 recipients of the third annual 100WHF/CAIA Scholarships. »

GoldMoney promotes Peter Wright to CFO

Wed, 22/05/2013 - 06:30

GoldMoney has promoted financial controller Peter Wright to the position of chief financial officer, with immediate effect. »

John Rogers, president and chief executive of CFA Institute

CFA Institute opens global registration for Claritas Investment Certificate

Wed, 22/05/2013 - 06:02

CFA Institute, the association for investment professionals, launched the Claritas Investment Certificate yesterday at its 66th Annual Conference (19-22 May in Singapore). »

Vcheck Global protects hedge funds with accredited investor reports

Tue, 21/05/2013 - 16:20

Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Elisse Walter has voiced concerns over potential increased investment losses by qualified but unsophisticated “accredited investors”. »

Palico marks one year anniversary with over 1,000 active LPs and GPs

Tue, 21/05/2013 - 16:15

After nearly 12 months in operation, over 400 limited partner firms and more than 600 general partner firms from 60-plus countries actively use Palico. »