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November 15, 2009
US insider trading probe widens, ensnares 14 more | www.reuters.com
An informal observation of insider trading
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US-based Hedge Funds Should Consider Offering UCITs Funds
October 13, 2009
York Offers UCITS Fund On BofA Platform | www.finalternatives.com
US hedge fund managers are largely unaware of the EU-domiciled UCITs III hedge fund structure, which is revolutionizing the ways assets will be managed for non-US clients both in the EU and elsewhere. By setting up UCITs III-compliant funds, US managers may be able to distribute to constituencies that had never invested in hedge funds previously. There are few UCITs III hedge funds in the US, hence there is a first mover advantage for those willing to set up such a structure.
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Buyer Beware - Distressed Debt Investing is a Different Game this Time
September 2, 2009
BT Pension fund plans distressed debt investments | uk.reuters.com
Many institutions, endowments and pension plans are considered increasing their investments in distressed debt. However, despite many managers showing excellent returns in the space in the past, the current distressed debt cycle could be very different, and returns could be disappointing for those electing to invest in the space in the traditional manner.
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July 16, 2009
Hedge fund firm TCI's profits surge | uk.reuters.com
TCI's fiscal year end was August 2008, whereas most hedge fund losses in the industry were in the last four months of 2008. Hence while profits were up for last year, this is not indicative of future profits.
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June 23, 2009
Reluctant hedge fund managers eye M&A deals | uk.reuters.com
Hedge Funds are not an asset class, they are a talent pool. It is rare for independent Hedge Fund managers to integrate successfully into larger firms. While large operators and M&A bankers are keen to see increased transaction flow and Hedge Fund mergers, the eclectic investment management culture of hedge funds does not lend itself to the transactional mindset. In other words, it is hard to tame the shrewd!
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