It has just emerged into the public domain that Larry Summers, director of the National Economic Council for President Barack Obama, earned more than USD5m from hedge fund manager D.E.

The global financing markets are headed for a revival over the next 12 months, with a slower recovery expected in Europe, according to a survey of capital providers conducted by law firm Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker in association with

All six of Market Vectors’ investable hedge fund beta indices returned negative performance in January. The MV Emerging Markets L/S Equity Hedge Fund Beta Index was the worst performer down 3.46 per cent.   This was followed by MV Asia

StormHarbour Partners, a global markets and financial advisory firm, has accelerated the build-out of its alternative asset management business by agreeing to acquire London-based Fortrinn Partners, an investment manager that specialises in volatility trading strategies. The acquisition, through which Fortrinn

The Swedish state pension platform, Premium Pension Authority, has included Salus Alpha funds in its portfolio.

Mid-sized hedge funds with USD100m to USD500m in assets are facing a reality gap, according to research released by RSM McGladrey, a professional services firm providing tax and consulting services. While nearly 95 per cent of the hedge funds surveyed

After two years of contraction, hiring in the asset and wealth management industry rebounded in 2010 and compensation is set to show modest gains, according to a report by executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates. "Private banking divisions

Liquid Capital Management has announced the launch of its family of alternative investment funds focused on managed futures.  The Liquid Capital Fund, Liquid Ultra Fund, Liquid SO and Liquid LO funds are closed-end funds that use a statistical approach to