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ATP returns to hedge funds
ATP is shifting DKr30bn ($5bn) into a series of new in-house hedge funds as the statutory Danish pension scheme sets out to profit from the market turmoil, according to the Financial Times.
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10 November
FoHF shop Kenmar opens Asia office
While many hedge funds close Asia operations, Rye Brook-based Kenmar is opening an office in Singapore.
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07 November
Blackstone reports Q3 loss
The Blackstone Group reported a $502.5 million loss for its third quarter due to its being forced to mark down the value of its holdings across nearly all its businesses.
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07 November
Proctor Investment Managers sees equity stakes opportunities ahead
Proctor Investment Managers expects to take stakes in more hedge funds in the near future, according to chief executive Mona Aboelnaga.
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07 November
CalPERS approaching hedge fund limit
CalPERS is approaching its limit for hedge fund investments, but will review its asset allocations for the entire portfolio by the end of the year.
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07 November
Cincinnatti pension may up FoHF allocation
The investment committee for the City Of Cincinnati Retirement System is considering increasing its hedge fund allocation by 2%.
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07 November
BNY Mellon will be an ‘agent of change’ in 2009
The hedge fund administration arm of the Bank of New York Mellon has predicted a period of consolidation among service providers.
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07 November
Venus Asia fund closes following a tough year
Venus Acumen Asia Fund has closed down following a tough run in 2008.
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07 November
Credit funds stop reporting en masse
One third of credit funds have been severely impacted by the credit crunch, according to FRM, a fund of hedge funds.
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07 November
Forecast Trading Group set to debut energy-focused macro fund
Forecast Trading Group, a New York-based CTA, is poised to launch an energy-focused macro fund later this month.
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07 November
Illinois teachers still positive on hedge funds
The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois has placed a number of its asset managers on watch but remains positive on hedge funds.
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07 November
Institutional investor searches expected to rise
Hedge fund searches from institutional investors are expected to increase next year, despite ongoing market turbulence, according to NEPC.
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07 November
NYC pension schemes consider hedge funds
The New York City Retirement Systems are mulling over an allocation to hedge funds, said the city’s comptroller William Thompson in a television interview at the end of October.
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07 November
Louisiana police pushes back hedge fund decision
The $450m Louisiana State Police Retirement System (LSPRS) has put on hold its decision to start investing in hedge funds directly.
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07 November
Gold Trust fund to employ new strategy
The Gold Trust is planning to launch a new hedge fund using a unique strategy...
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07 November
Ermitage to capitalise on distressed opportunity
Ermitage Group, a fund of hedge funds, is set to launch a new distressed fund early in the first quarter of 2009 to “capitalise on a clear opportunity set”.
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07 November
New launch taps in to timber boom
Timbervest is looking to launch a new fund in the first quarter of 2009
US hedge funds flock to China
China’s growing presence on the world stage has some major US hedge funds and industry groups heading to the Far East to capitalise on what is expected to be an Olympian investment opportunity. By Elise Coroneos.
11 June
HFMWeek asset administration survey
Frozen credit markets, Bear Stearns' collapse, multi-billion dollar rescues -- seemingly nothing can stop the hedge fund industry. Part one of HFMWeek's 10th biannual assets under administration survey. By Kapila Gohel.
Once bitten, twice shy
Will Nick Maounis, former head of infamous blow-up Amaranth Advisors, be able to attract investment to his new venture, or is a second chance too much to ask of today’s cautious investor? By Elise Coroneos.
Investing well, and good
Socially responsible investing has been on the periphery for some time, but as investors get keener on being greener, funds with a conscience are gaining in popularity among investors. By M. Corey Goldman
