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Long-only or hedge? It no longer matters
By Christine WilliamsonInstitutional investors are gearing up to integrate hedge funds into their equity and fixed-income portfolios, part of a growing trend toward allocating assets based on their sources of return — alpha and beta.
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Hedge fund managers make it three quarters in a row of upside
Hedge fund managers retained their gains and posted respectable returns for the third straight quarter. All 22 of the hedge fund and fund-of-funds strategies tracked by Morningstar Inc. turned in positive average performance for the three months ended Sept. 30.
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Managers unlikely to escape regulation
Hedge fund managers should expect regulation, likely from all corners of the world, according to speakers at the third annual Global Alpha Forum.
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Gregoire Capital taps Wolfel as its first CIO
Scott Wolfel was named CIO at hedge fund-of-funds manager Gregoire Capital.
By Rob KozlowskiActivist investor Peltz to join Legg Mason board
Nelson Peltz, CEO of Trian Fund Management, will be elected to Legg Mason's board of directors, according to a Legg Mason announcement.
By Douglas AppellGodfrey tapped as Everest Capital's first president
Philip Godfrey was named president of hedge fund firm Everest Capital.
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Long-only or hedge? It no longer matters
Institutional investors are gearing up to integrate hedge funds into their equity and fixed-income portfolios, part of a growing trend toward allocating assets based on their sources of return — alpha and beta.
By Christine WilliamsonCitadel lifts the gate on hedge fund investor withdrawals
Citadel Investment Group, whose flagship hedge funds sank 55% last year amid unprecedented market turmoil, will allow investors to take their money out again after shutting off withdrawals for almost a year.
By Ann SaphirMorgan Stanley buys into its former guru Barton Biggs
Legendary market strategist Barton Biggs just received $150 million from his former employer as seed money to launch three new hedge funds.
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A death knell for Euro hedge funds?
A European Commission draft proposal to strengthen regulations on alternative investment managers would hurt competition, restrict investor choice and put many hedge funds out of business, according to a new report.
Proposal would limit alts manager pay
A proposed amendment to the European Commission's Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive would restrict pay for European Union-based hedge fund and private equity managers.
By Thao HuaPanel: EC proposal could be death knell for some hedge funds
A European Commission draft proposal to strengthen regulations on alternative investment managers would hurt competition, restrict investor choice and put many hedge funds out of business, a report commissioned by the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs said.
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