Funds of hedge funds continue to shrink as industry consolidation continues

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Funds of hedge funds continue to shrink as industry consolidation continues

November 2, 2017

Most sophisticated and confident investors are turning away from funds of hedge funds (FoHFs) to direct investment, accelerating the demise of the industry, according to a report by Preqin.

Name change for Hedge Fund Standards Board reflects diversity and evolution of alternatives

September 13, 2017

In a sign of the times and a shift in sentiment towards hedge funds, the Hedge Fund Standards Board (HFSB) has renamed itself the Standards Board for Alternative Investments (SBAI).

KKR and Paamco combo results in Paamco Prisma liquid alternatives investment company

February 8, 2017

KKR and Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company Paamco) have entered into a strategic transaction to create a liquid alternatives investment firm, combining Paamco and KKR Prisma.

Hedge fund start-ups decline as liquidations rise in third quarter and industry performance picks up

December 16, 2016

Hedge fund launches fell in the third quarter, as funds again posted steady gains, according to the latest data from Hedge Fund Research (HFR).

Asset managers look to more automation of back office to help cut costs and improve efficiency

September 28, 2016

Improving automation of processes and regulatory reporting among top priorities for asset managers. Data centralisation is also another area targeted to help improve efficiency and cut reporting errors.

Amundi creates single alternatives platform as it aims to double AUM by 2020

September 27, 2016

Amundi has reorganised, launching a single platform to bring its capabilities in real and alternative assets (AI) together. The move makes Amundi one of the leading alternative asset managers in Europe.

Hedge funds find new ways to help align interests with wide variety of investors

September 13, 2016

Hedge funds are adapting their terms in order to align themselves better with their investors, according to a survey by the Alternative Investment Management Association (Aima).

Man announces new management structure after Ellis takes over from Roman

September 4, 2016

Luke Ellis, CEO of Man Group, has begun to put his own mark on the hedge fund giant. One of his first moves has been a restructuring of senior management including some internal promotions.

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