Henderson Global Investors has continued its revamp with the promotion of Kate O’Neill to Director of Hedge Funds and plans for new launches. Formerly Director of
Institutional investors moved away from funds of hedge funds in favour of direct hedge funds investment in Q2 2005, according to a ne
Joji Maki examines the results of Sunday’s Japanese election, which returned PM Junichiro Koizumi and his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to power. BAM believes that
Baring Asset Management is launching its third long/short equity hedge fund, the Baring EMEA Absolute Return Fund. The fund will be available to institutional investors and HNWIs from 1 Nov
London-based Chaser Capital launched its first currency fund on 14 February. David Lavers outlines the fund’s strategy and investment process. HW: What is the background to the launch of Chaser Capital? DL: The partnership was established by three accredited investment
The Life Settlements Fund Ltd has closed to new investors having exceeded expectations and plans are underway to launch a Series II version shortly. Registered in t
Eric Swats outlines the strat
New York-based investment manager Cohen & Steers has launched the Global Real Estate Long-Short Offshore fund managed by Todd Voigt, who joined the firm specifically to manage its hedg
Newly-launched alternative investment manager Duff Capital Advisors has announced the addition of two new investment teams and built out its senior management with the appointment of Andre
The UK-based Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal has acquired a significant stake in London-based listed hedge fund manager RAB Capital plc. Mittal has acquired
