Global assets under management of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) increased for the third year running in 2011 to a record USD4.8 trillion, according to TheCityUK’s report: Sovereign Wealth Funds 2012. There was an additional USD7.2 trillion held in other sovereign
More than half of institutional investors are still uncomfortable with quantitative investment strategies, according to a new survey by global investment firm Cambridge Associates. The survey reveals that many investors are still sceptical of the benefits of quantitative strategies, despite
With the hedge fund industry undergoing seismic shifts, fund administrators are faced with a formidable set of business and operational challenges,
A new survey of 485 investors with assets approaching USD8 trillion from investment consultants bfinance finds that investors are adding new strategies, investing more in private markets and cutting overall costs. bfinance writes that the average institutional investor has transitioned
HFM Columbus, the UK wealth manager, has appointed two high profile private client financial consultants to work out of its central London offices.
Hedge fund followers – keep your eyes on the following young people in the near future.
Investors are increasingly tuned into overall outcomes as opposed to simply raw performance of alternative investment fund managers, and are demanding better and customised strategies, according to a new survey by AIMA and PwC. Alternatives are investments in assets
ML Capital will be launching two new UCITs funds this quarter on the MontLake Platform. As well as the the launch of the Goldwinds Global Macro UCITS Fund on 13 February – as previously reported in a Hedgeweek exclusive on
WAY Fund Managers Limited has been appointed the new Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) for two existing funds managed by Hasley Investment Manage
Popular equity investments among hedge funds focus on various sectors.
