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By: Alexander Ineichen. Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was a bear named Winnie-the-Bear who lived in the Trillion Acre Wood. On some level, he was a silly old bear. Nevertheless, he was wondering what the fuss about hedge funds was all about. He invited his two best friends, George Jones, the famous [...]
There are always predictions that could well be forgotten by the time reality sets in. Here's one that deserves remembering since it wasn't that uncommon as 2009 dawned on a then-scorched hedge fund landscape.
Can a whole year be summed up in 10 posts? You decide.
A new association of wealthy investors has come up with new standards that make independent, third-party oversight of managers' valuation techniques mandatory. Is this good or bad news for the alternatives business?
Here's a selection of news from the cutting room floor.
A new report from Barclay Capital's prime services group shows that assets are flowing in the right direction again when it comes to hedge funds. But the findings also show that not all in the hedge fund world are privy to the same good fortune.
The allure of making big money and being your own boss was plenty to lure many a mutual fund manager to the hedge fund world. The reality, according to a new study published last month, is that there was almost no way to obtain the same level of compensation or better.
Looking for a few interesting charts and data points to go with your breakfast on Christmas morning? You're in luck.
If there's one party all the cool investors are clamoring to get into, it's the counterparty, according to a research report released this week by TABB Group.
An association of private equity investors has added its voice to the complex debate about private equity terms and conditions.
Kenny Rogers was right when he wrote his iconic anthem about hedge funds.
The hedge fund industry is reportedly on a comeback. So what's going on in the Eurozone?
A recent survey suggests that private equity investors may now want to see all the cards in their managers' hands - before those managers start to make bets.
According to a McKinsey report, the global asset management industry will eventually start producing golden eggs again. It's just that it's suppliers will need to go on a low-gold diet first.
The vast majority believe there is, and should be, a new world order when it comes to operational due diligence. Yet not everyone believes new and improved methods can accomplish much more than before.
