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Risk 2009
Until recently perhaps somewhat complacent about the importance of risk monitoring and management, the hedge fund industry is now under pressure from investors and regulators. Read our latest report 
Viathon Capital launches credit hedge fund
Viathon Capital has launched the Whitewater Master Fund, a credit opportunity fund focused on non-¬correlated absolute returns.
Former UBS executive launches Singer Partners
Brian Singer, who previously managed a USD200bn global asset management multi-asset practice at UBS, has launched investment management firm Singer Partners.
Skandia launches two passive funds for retail market
Skandia has launched two passive retail funds - Skandia UK Index and Skandia Gilt.
Investor Confidence Index rises from 108.5 to 115.5 in June
Global investor confidence rose by seven points from a revised May reading of 108.5 to reach115.5 in June, according to the State Street Investor Confidence Index.
JB Convertible Bond Hedge Fund makes fee changes
JB Convertible Bond Hedge Fund has made changes to its fees with effect from 1 July 2009.
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The Interview - Richard Peterson, MarketPsy Capital: "Understanding the workings of the brain unlocks a trove of novel investment strategies"Tue, 30 June 2009
The founders of MarketPsy Capital have developed a systematic investment strategy that arbitrages sentiment-based stock... |
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| Strategy | DTD | MTD | Index Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFRX Absolute Return Index | -0.3055 | -1.1912 | 994.61 |
| HFRX Convertible Arbitrage Index | -0.1008 | 1.4683 | 525.31 |
| HFRX Distressed Securities Index | -1.4552 | -2.3368 | 916.56 |
| HFRX Equal Weighted Strategies Index | -0.2504 | 0.0830 | 1043.12 |
| HFRX Equity Hedge Index | -0.4857 | -1.0596 | 1063.10 |
| HFRX Equity Market Neutral Index | 0.0514 | -0.9684 | 1006.69 |
| HFRX Event Driven Index | -0.0504 | 1.8292 | 1258.09 |
| HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index | -0.2509 | 0.0009 | 1076.91 |
| HFRX Macro Index | -0.2929 | -3.3281 | 1285.95 |
| HFRX Market Directional Index | -0.1713 | 0.9675 | 1002.95 |
| HFRX Merger Arbitrage Index | 0.0766 | 1.3965 | 1385.92 |
| HFRX Relative Value Arbitrage Index | 0.1466 | 3.0872 | 916.69 |
Average daily volume of 10.7 million contracts at Eurex and ISE in June
At the international derivatives markets of Eurex, an average daily volume of 10.7 million contracts were traded in June, down from 13.3 million contracts in June 2008.
Grubb & Ellis names David Susoreny executive vice president
Grubb & Ellis has named David Susoreny executive vice president, corporate services group.
Kayne Anderson closes USD820m energy PE fund
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors has closed its fifth energy private equity fund with total commitments of USD820m.
Wall Street targets Muslim investors with ETF
The first American exchange-traded fund to adhere to Islamic beliefs about investing and finance is to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol JVS.
Wall Street targets Muslim investors with ETF
The first American exchange-traded fund to adhere to Islamic beliefs about investing and finance is to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol JVS.
Comment: It's not what you do, it's the way that you do it...
Mike Stepek, a partner in Geneva office of Hogan & Hartson, examines the contrasting approaches of Switzerland and of the EU and US toward direct...